Labor/Employment
Oct. 27, 2026
Judge rejects discrimination claims against LA County public defender's office
A federal judge ruled that veteran deputy public defender Miguel Rosales failed to establish discrimination in a 2021 promotion decision and could not pursue claims arising from a subsequent selection process.
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Los Angeles County in a lawsuit brought by a veteran deputy public defender who alleged that the county's promotion practices discriminated against Latino and older attorneys seeking management positions.
U.S. District Judge Consuelo B. Marshall granted the county's motion for summary judgment Friday, dismissing Miguel Rosales' claims under federal and California employment discrimination laws, along with his constitutional claims.<...
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