Civil Rights
Sep. 5, 2009
U.S. Sues Ventura County for Deaf Bias
The Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit Thursday charging Ventura County with discrimination for not hiring a job applicant four years ago because she is deaf.
Daily Journal Staff Writer WASHINGTON - The Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit Thursday charging Ventura County with discrimination for not hiring a job applicant four years ago because she is deaf. The applicant, Lee Ann Unchangco, worked as a childrens' social worker in Los Angeles County "with distinction for over 10 years" but was not hired in Ventura County specifically due to her disability, according to the complaint...
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