The city of Chula Vista is on the hook for more than $1 million after losing a lawsuit filed by a former fire chief. Former Deputy Fire Chief James Garcia sued the city after he claimed he found himself the victim of discrimination. "I was one of those little boys who was 8 years old that decided I wanted to be a firefighter when he grew up," said Garcia. A calling to protect and serve his community inspired Garcia to grow into a decorated firefighter. "I loved my job. I loved what I did; it was who I was," he told Team 10. Garcia rose through the ranks at the Chula Vista Fire Department, winning employee of the year two times and twice being awarded the medal of valor.