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May 7, 2025

Denied promotion, LASD captain wins gender discrimination and retaliation suit

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Jennifer Seetoo v. County of Los Angeles

Denied promotion, LASD captain wins gender discrimination and retaliation suit
Kathleen Erskine. Photo Credit: Terry Davis

Gender Discrimination & Retaliation

Kathleen M. Erskine and Roya S. Ladan, Cohen Williams LLP

Jennifer Seetoo, a captain with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, won a $971,000 verdict against former sheriff Alex Villanueva on claims of gender discrimination and retaliation.

The jury decision came after evidence showed Villanueva waged a campaign to damage Seetoo's reputation following his election. According to court d...

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