PITTSBURGH—A Pittsburgh woman who once led a community redevelopment project says she was fired after complaining about inappropriate use of grant funds.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ( http://bit.ly/IhsgXs) reports Tuesday that Julie C. Matthews sued the Hill House Economic Development Corp. in Common Pleas Court, alleging violations of the state whistleblower law and wrongful termination.

Matthews wants her job back, with back pay and compensatory and punitive damages.

The community group provides a variety of services to the inner-city neighborhood.

Hill House officials did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment.