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Ex-Chivas USA Employees File Suit Claiming They Were Fired For Not Being Mexican, Latino

Two former Chivas USA youth coaches have filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Major League Soccer team, claiming they were fired because they aren’t Mexican or Latino.

2013/05/29

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City Council Approves $1.25M Settlement For 2 LAPD Lesbian Officers

The Los Angeles City Council approved a $1.25 million settlement Wednesday to a current and former officer who accused the Police Department of discriminating against them and harassing them because they are lesbians.

2013/03/20

Hesperia School Accused Of Discriminating Against Gay, Lesbian Students

Teachers and administrators at a high school in Hesperia have been accused of bullying and discriminating against gay and lesbian students.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/18

Lawyer Says City’s 1st Openly Gay Officer Was Retaliated Against For Alleging Discrimination

Sergeant Mitchell Grobeson, the LAPD’s first openly gay officer, was retaliated against at work after he accused the city of discrimination for a second time, his lawyer told a jury Thursday.

2013/02/21

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Opinion: Obama Is Trying To Buy The Hispanic And Female Vote With Another Government Giveaway

Conveniently-timed for Obama’s reelection, the Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Resolution program began September 24, 2012 – just a month-and-a-half before the election. Apparently the Obama administration did not care about this alleged injustice to females and Hispanics any time in the past three-and-a-half years. It just happened to be thought about and addressed now – just before voters pull the lever.

2012/09/27

Lawsuit: In-N-Out Burger Discriminated Against 2 Prospective Employees Over Race, Age

A lawsuit filed on behalf of two black men in Oakland claims Southern California-based In-N-Out Burger didn’t hire them because of their race and age.

2012/09/06

Jury: Muslim Hotel Owner Discriminated Against Jewish Group

Jurors said Hotel Shangri-LA owner Tehmina Adaya, who is a Muslim of Pakistani descent, broke the law when she ordered a Jewish group out of the hotel’s pool.

2012/08/16

‘The Bachelor’ Hit With Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

Two black men are taking “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” to court with a lawsuit that claims the reality shows are blocking contestants of color from starring roles.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/04/19

Former Busboy Files Suit Against The Ivy In LA Claiming Discrimination

The Ivy may be a celebrity hot spot and paparazzi hub, but Thursday night cameras were focusing on the restaurant instead of the people inside.

2012/03/29

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Mel Gibson May Be Witness In Discrimination Trial

Attorneys for a deputy, who arrested Mel Gibson on suspicion of drunken driving, want to call the Oscar-winner as a witness during an upcoming trial to determine if the officer suffered discrimination because of the case.

2012/02/03

DOJ To Probe Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for allegedly discriminating against minorities living in subsidized housing.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/08/19

Officials Probe LA County Sheriff’s Department Over Alleged Minority Housing Discrimination

The Department of Justice is investigating the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department over allegations that deputies discriminated against residents of subsidized housing.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/08/18

Supreme Court Blocks Lawsuit Over Alleged Wal-Mart Discrimination

An estimated 1.6 million women are employed by Wal-Mart, which the participants in the class action accused of paying women less and granting fewer promotions.

2011/06/20

Feds Probe MTA Bus Rider Discrimination Complaint

The Federal Transit Administration is investigating a Los Angeles bus riders advocacy group complaint that transit service cuts discriminate against the poor and minorities.

2011/03/16

Attorneys Want Salary, Playing Days Excluded From Baylor Case

Defense attorneys in the case against former Clippers General Manager Elgin Baylor want to prevent jurors from hearing about his playing days and any comparisons of his salary in an upcoming discrimination case.

2011/02/11