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Civil Litigation

Jun. 21, 2024

Judge dismisses racial bias claims brought by Sonoma County court official

U.S. District Judge William H. Orrick ruled that there was no evidence to support these claims.

Judge William H. Orrick

Sonoma County Superior Court and its presiding judge escaped racial bias claims brought by a terminated court executive officer who said she was regularly discriminated against throughout her five-year tenure. 

While Arlene Junior performed commendable service to the court and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and other crises, "her success in keeping the county's judicial system open and operational during those tough times is not material to the merits of the defendants&...

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