Civil Litigation
Aug. 16, 2019
Jury rejects lawyer’s retaliation complaint against former OC district attorney
A federal jury in Orange County rejected a former deputy district attorney’s First Amendment lawsuit against her ex-boss this week, concluding that while he adversely affected her employment, her election bid against an incumbent judge wasn’t a motivating factor.
SANTA ANA -- A federal jury in Orange County rejected a former deputy district attorney's retaliation lawsuit against her ex-boss this week, concluding that while he adversely affected her employment, her election bid against an incumbent judge wasn't a motivating factor.
Former District Attorney Tony J. Rackauckas, who was the only defendant, told the Daily Journal he was "very relieved by the verdict."
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