Sheriff Alexandro Villanueva FEHA Complaint
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I Andrea L. Cook,.SBN 164915
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2 ANDREA COOK & ASSOCIATES
401 East'ocean'Boulevard, Su1te 200
3 Long Bea'ch, californicJ 90802
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LOS AN06LBS SUPRRIOR"COUR.T
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· 4 Facsimile: · (562) 951-9126 NOV O; 2005
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Plaintiff is and at all times relevant herein was an Individual residi1,1g In ~he city of
3 La Habra Heights, County of Los Angeles, State of ~ifornla and within this judicial
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4 district. Plaintiff is employed as a Sergeant by the Los Angeles County Slieriff's
s Department ('\LASO").
6 2. On November 18, ?004, Plaintiff timely filed an dalm of discrimination pertaining
7 to the acts -herein alleged with the Departmen~ of Fair Employment and Housing. On
8 February 11, 2005, Plaintiff was Issued a ''rlght to sue" letter from the Department.
9 Attached hereto as Exhibjt "A."
ffi 3. On October 12, 2005, plaintiff timely flied a dai_m for retaliation pertafnlng to the
11 acts herein alleged with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing aga(nst the
12 Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and captain Richard Adams. On October 19,
13 2005, PJaintiff was issued "right to suen letters from the Department. Attached hereto
14 as Exhibits "B" and ''C."
1s 4. Venue Is properly ~laced 1n the County of Los Angeles, State of Callfornia, for the
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. 2S e. The County of Los Angeles is· the residence of Defendants, for venue
·26 purpo$es, as cASD ls operates In this co~nty and In this judicial district;
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Jh~ County of _LO$ ~ngefes, State of Callfomia has an Interest in protecting
2 and vin~jcating tl1e rights of its residents as against LASD and Its agents
3 against wrorigfutand tortuous conduct.
4 g. This court has general juriS('Jlction over LASO as ft. ts and at all times
5 hereinafter mentioned was operating in the County of Los Angeles, State
6 of California arid, in tnJs judicial district, conducting ~ continuous,
25 While leading LASPA, Plaintiff was told by then Stieriff's Department Commander D.
_:.;26 Campl;>ell to not "push this union thi~g too hard," if Plaintiff valued his career.
27 15. ln April, 2001, .PJaintlff inquired about a va~ancy of the "Operations Sergeant" at
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28 Lennox station and was told that the position was ''unavailpble." Plaintiff later learned
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with ~which to achieve diversity as mandated by the Board of Supervisors. Plaintiff
2 voiced his objections to the authors of the report.
3 21. In 2002, Plaintiff ~xchanged e-mails with then Commander Paul Tanaka
4 regarding LASO Strategic Plan and diversity efforts. Plaintiff criticized the Department's
s promotlonal practices. In response, Commander Tanaka told Plaintiff that he was
6 "disappointed" that PJaJr,tlff had a '~negative view" of the pepartment, but dfd nothing to
7 address Plaintiff's ~oncems,;
8 22. In 2002, Plaintiff el')ro(led at tfle University of Laverne In the doctoral program
' 9 for Public Administration. Plaintiff received his D.P.A. degree In May of 2005. Plaintl~s
10 doctoral dissertation is entitled, "Leadersh1p Diversity in Law Enforcement."
ll 23. In May of 2003, Platntifftoo~ the examination for promotion to the position of
12 Lieutenant. Plaintiff received the third highest written score (an objective test), but
13 received a noncompetitive score of 95 on his Appraisal of Prcnnotablllty ("AP'') from
14 defendant•Adams. The AP process Is a subjective evaluation. At this same time,
15 aefendant Adams was responsible for AP scores for a total of 10 appllcants for
16 Lieutenant from the Lenn~)( station.. Of the 4 caucasian candidates evaluated by
17 defendant Adams, 3 received scores of 100 and the other a score of 95. When
18 evaluating the minority candiqates (4 Hispanic and 2 African-American), defendant did
19 not award a score of higher than 95 to any of these individuals. An AP score of Jess
20 than 100 virtualJy assures that a can~idate Sergeant will not be promoted to the
21 positlon,.of Lieutenant.
22 24. Of the November of 2003, a~ a result of hrs test scor~s, Plaintiff was placed ln
"Band TW011 and rankeq 4th out of nls station by defendant omtaln Adams. Such a
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··24 ranking insured that Plaintiff would not be promoted to the position of Lieutenant
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.25 25. Defendant Captain Adams has stated that-Plaintiffs advocacy of diversity was
=-~6 "self serving." Defendant Captain Adams selected a <;:aucaslan male Sergeant as the
27 top candidate from Lennox station. This caucasian sergeant Is the same individual that
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defendant Adams selected over Plaintiff in the appointment to the position of Operation
3 26. Although Plainliff pursued all of the available appellate avenues lo seek a remedy
~ for denial of promotion to Lieutenant, he was repeatedly denied relief. During this
5 same time period, defendant LASD granted the appeals to a number of other non-
6 Hispanic Sergeants by artificially elevating thelr oral Interview scores and thereby
s 27. From December, 2003 to present defendant LASO has promoted approximately
9 81 candidates from the list generated by the 2003 Lieutenant exam. White mates and
13 discrimination. A/S Campbell told Plaintiff not lo "make a crusade" of his efforts
l<l regarding my allegations of discrimination. In violation of LASD policy, A/S Campbell
16 discrimination.
17 29. In January, 2004, Plaintiff submitted a detailed appeal to the Appeals Unit,
18 Department of Human Resources for Los Angeles County, wherein he voiced his
19 concerns about discrimination, political patronage, and identified his Captain, defendant
20 Adams, as one who was responsible for t he discriminatory AP scores from the Lennox
..,.., Equality violation based upon Plaintiff's complaint of racial discrimination and
25 racial discrimination.
:26 30. Shortly after filing this appeal, in February of 2004, Plaintiff was transferred from
27 patrol to the Lennox Youth Center.
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31. On May 5, 2004, Plaintiff prepared Performance Log Entries for two Deputies that
2 were critical of their performance because they had failed to carry out direct orders
3 from Plaintiff regarding completion of a group project. The log entries that were
..J prepared by Plaintiff were reviewed and approved by Plaintiff's supervisor, Lieutenant.
s Dinsmoor, who witnessed Plaintiff giving lhe log entries to both deputies. One of these
8 32. On May 20th, 2004, Plaintiff flied an internal complaint of discrimination with
1o responsible for the discriminatory policies and practices of defendant LASD in the
11 promotion process. Following a sham investigation, Plaintiff was notified that his
12 charges against defendant Adams and A/S Campbell "could not be substantiated."
1.s alleged to have violated the "Policy of Equality" reporting procedures. These are the
16 same " reporting procedures" that were repeatedly Ignored in response to Plaintiff's
I 7 complaints of discrimination). The complaint against Plaintiff was filed just one week
18 after Plaintiff filed his complaint of discrimination, naming defendant captain Adams a
~o 34. July of 2004, Plaintiff became the subject of second Policy of Equality
21 investigation. Plaintiff was alleged to have failed to report immediately to the Intake
~2 Specialist Unit that defendant Captain Adams, in an off-duty function, referred to his
:D male deputies present as "whores and bitches," to which no one present took offense at
?-1 the t ime. As a result of both Investigations, Plaintiff was unjustly disciplined, however
1, the other supervisors that had actual knowledge of the same incidents, yet failed to file
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27 35. For the second time and within the period of one month, Plaintiff was again
28 chc:irged with violation of LASO policy. Again, Plaintiff alleges that the charges were
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.1 unfounded and that the disclpllne was 15eing ~mposed in ret.aliatlon for Plaintiff speaking
2 out about the discrimirlatory ·policies af practices of the defendant LASD and ror filing
3 an interns)I complaint of discrimination~.
4 36. As a result of defendants unwarranted and retaliatory actions (including, but not
s limlted to the baseless finding that Pia·. tiff lied during the investigations of the alleged
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7 been seriously impaired and his oppo i nlties for future promotions made very
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On July 15, 2004, Plalntlf.l' met r;,!
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Headquarters and discussed concerns .'.ver promotional proce~s with them.
11 Commander Martin stated than "no·on·i cares about diversity," apd as far as he courd
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12 tell, Plaintlff h~d ''nothing coming."
13 38. On July 25, 2004, Plaintiff was transferred, involuntarily, to the Carson station
14 and assigped to the graveyprd shift. This action~ls contrary to department policy and
15 was done in retalfation for.Plaintiff's continued efforts. to speak out against the
16. discriminat9ry poHcies ahd practices of.defendant LASD.
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17 39. In December, 2004, Plaintiff prepared a memorandum outlining discriminatory-
18 and unethic;al practices. by Department executives and sent it to various Chiefs and
19 Col"(lmahdet-s. Again; contrary to the LASD Polley of Equality, no investigation of
20 Plaintjff's c9mplaints was initiated.
21. ~. On June 28th and July 12, 2005, Chief Ronnie Williams, In public speeches
. 22 before all sergeants in Plalntlff'~ ~Msion; informed everyone In attendance that the
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dctobe~ 24, 2005, Plilintlff tool<the fl
In July, 2005, Plaintiff agalp took the written and AP examinations, and on
examination for promotion to Lieutenant.
On November 18, 2004,., Plaintl.I filed a charge with the cantomla Department of
28 i;af r Employment and Housing ("DFEH · alleging that the def.endant ~D had
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discrimJnated against him based upon his race by repeatedly denying him job
2 opportunities and promotion to the position of Uel{tenant. On February 11, 2005,
3 -Plaintiff received a "Right to Sue" letter from the OFEH.(a true and correct copy of
4 which is attached -hereto as Exhibit "A").
s 43. On Octo6er 12, 2005, Plaintiff flied a charg_e with the california Department of
6 Fair. Employment and Housing r'D.FEH") alleging that the def~ndant LASD and
7 defendant Adams hatl retaliated· ~gainst him for his t)aving spoken out repeatedly about
8 the discriminatory policies and practices of the defendant LASO and for filing an internal
9 coniplarnt of discrimination. on Octobef 19, 2005, Plaintiff ~eceivecl a "Right to Sue"
Io· letters from the DFEH (a true and correct copy of .which ~re attached hereto as Exhibits
11 ''B" and "C").
·12 FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION
13 RACE DISCRIMINATION IN VIOLATION OF CALIFORNIA GQVERNMENT
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49. Plaintfff has suffered, and continues to suffer- damages as alleged herein and the
2 actions of defendant LASO i!'l· refusing to promqte Plaintiff was a substantial factor in
3 causing Plaintiff's hann.
4 50. Plaintiff alleges that at all times relevant, def~ndant LASO acfed·with malice,
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:i oppression and/or fraud in denying him promotion b,i:ised upon, his race.
6 SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION
7 AACE DISCRIMINATION IN VI0[4TION OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
8 section 12940(A) • DISPARATE TREATMENT
9 Against Defendan.t LQ~ Angles Sheriff's Department
1o 51. Plaintiff realleges and incorporates herein by reference each and every allegation
11 contained in paragraph 1 through 50, inclusive, of this complaint as though fully set
12 forth herein.
13 52. Plaintiff clarms that defendant LASD had, and continues to have, employment
14 practices and a se]ettion policy for promotions that wrongfully discriminated against
15 him, and other similarly situated Hispanic employees.
I 6 53. Plaintiff was at 911 times relevant employea by .defendant LASD as a Sergeant.
17 54. Plaintiff has applied fo defendant LASD for numerous promotions including, but
18 not limited to the position of Lieutenant in 2003 and 2005. Plaintiff was qualified for
19 eacli of the positions for Which-he applied. Each of Plaintiffs applications have been
20 denied and other less qualified individuals of different races have received these
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22 55. Plaintiff alleges that defendant LASD has and continues to employ a testing
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56. Plaintiff is a Hispanic employee.of ,defendant LASD and he has suffered harm
2 (i.e., denied promotions after numerous applications) as a direct result of defendant
3 LASD's promotion practices and ~o!icies.
4 57. Plaintiff has suffered, and continues to suffer damag,es as alleged herein and the
5 promotion policies and pFactices of defendant LAS~ have been a substantial factor in
6 causing Plaintiff's harm.
7 58. Plaintiff alleges that at all times relevant, defendant-LASO acted with malice,
8 oppression and/or fraud by mi3intaining and implementing promotional poHcies and
9 procetiures that hav~ adisparate and discriminatory-impact on Plaintiff and all Hispanic
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11 'fHil{D CAUSE OF ACTION
12 RETALIATION IN VIOLATION OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT
13 , CODE section 12940(~)
14 Against All Defen_dants
15 59. Plaintiff reall~ges and incorporates herein by reference each and every
16 allegatiqn contained in paragraph 1 through 58, inclusive, of this complaint as though
17 fully set forth herein.
18 60. Plaintiff claims that def~ndant LASO and defendant Captain Adams retaliated
19 against him because PlairJtiff had spoken about repeatedly about rad ally discriminatory
20 policies arid practices of def~ndant LASD.
21 61. Plaintiff ha~ since 2001 spoken out repeatedly and to many members of the
,22 defendant LASO concerning what he believes are racially discriminatory policies and
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, 24 62. Plaintiff has on numerous occasions set forth herein has been "coveted" and/or
. 25 "high profile" positl,ons_that are important for career development. These acts were
26 committed by both defendant LASD and defendant Adams. Plaintiff was denie9 a
27 promotion to Lieutenant by defendant LASD and defendant Adams in retaliation for
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defendant LASD aq.d defendant Adams ha.ve undertaken.a campaign of unwarranted
2 disciplinary actions against Plaintiff for the purpose of damaging his career.
3 63. Plaintlff's speaking out about,the.racially discriminatory policies and practices of
4 defendant LASD wa, a motivating" reason for defendant LASO and defendant Adams's
s decisions not to c1ppolnt· Pls'intiff to "coveted" or "hi~h profile" positions, not to
6. promote the Plaintiff to the po~ition of Lieutenant, and the.imposition of unwarranted
7 and unfair discipline.
8 64. Two of the unwarranted disciplinary charges agalnst Plaintiff (one resulting in a
9 5 days suspension and the other in a 10 day suspension) are currently subject to
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ll investigations and after pursuing all relevant legal re·medies, Plaintiff hereby reserves
12· the right to amend this complaint to include these retaliatory acts.
13 65. Plaintiff has suffered,: and continues to suffer damages as alleged herein and the
14 retaliatory conduct of defendant. LASD anctCaptaln•Rfchard Adams have been a
1s sub~ntfal factor in causing Plaintiff's harm.
16 66. Plaintiff alleges that at all times relevant, defentlant LASO acted with malice,
17 oppression and/or fraud by maintaining and Implementing promotional policies and
18 procedures that have a qlsparate and discriminatory Impact on Plaintiff and all Hispanic
19 officers.
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.,25 Procedure §1021.5; GQvernment Q:>de §12940(A) and (H), or other theories and
)6 statutes as may be appropriate;
27 3. Award Plaintiff's costs of suit incurred herein;
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Grant such other and~further rellef as this court may deem Just and proper.
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ALEXANDRO VILLANUEVA
2183 El Cajooita Dr.
l:.a Habra Heights, CA 90631
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RE: E200405S0765-00-e/37AA510154
VILLANUEV~t:os ANGEL~S. COUNW OF. SHERIFPS DEPT.
NOTICE.. OF CASE.CLOSURE
The consultant assigned "to handl(t the ~bo'(e-referenced. discrimination complaint that
was filed with the D.epartment of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH} has
recommendE)d that the case be closed·on the basis of: Processing Waived To.Another
Agency.
Please be advised that this' recommendation hps been accepted and the case·has been
closed effective February 10, 2005:
This letter is a[so your Right:To-Sue Notice. According to Government Code section
12965, subdivision (b), a civD action may be brought under the provisions of the Fair
Employment and Housing Act against the person, employer, labor organization or
' employment agency named in the above-referenced complaint. This ·is also applicable
to DFEH complaints that are flied under, and allege a violation of Government Code
section 12948 which incorporates Civil Ccsde sections 51, 51.7, and 54. The civil action
must be filed within one year from th~ date of this letter. However, if your civil
complaint ~lieges a violation-of Civil Code section 51, 51.7 or 54, you sbould consult an
attorn~y abqut tile applicable.statutes of limitation. If you•signed a-setttement
agreement resolving your complaint. it is likely 'that you have waived your right to file a
priva~~ lawsuit.
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-This case may be referred to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for
further review. If so, pursuant to Government Code section 12965, subdivision (d)(1),
. to sue will be tolled during the pendency"of EEOC's
your right .. review of your complaint.
· • The Department of Fair Employment and Housing ~oes not retain ·case files beyond
three years after a complaint Js frlea, unless the case is still open at the end of the three-
year period. ~
Sincerely,
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Lottie Waodruff
DJstrict Admini$trator
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Andrea t. Cobk
Attorney At Law
Andrea Cook & Associates
401 East Ocean·Blvd., Ste'200
Long Beach, CA 90802
RE: E200506S0590-00-rc
VltLANUEVAiLOS ANGELES. COUNTY OF, SHERIFPS DEPARTMENT
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NOTICE
For·additional information,.. please read the enclosed Noti~ of Cas~ "Closure that
explains the conditions for filing a private lawsuit In the State of Calffomfa.
Sincerely,
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DEPARTMENT OF FAIR EMPLO ENT & HOUSING
6l 1 West Sixth Street, Sulte 1500 ,(05 Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 439-6700 (800) 700-2320 Fox C213) A39-6715
Andrea L Cook
Attorney At Law
Andrea Cook & Associates
401 East Ocean Blvd., Ste 200
Long Beach, CA 90802
RE: E200506S0590-00-rc
VILLANUEVA/LOS ANGELES. COUN~ OF, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
This letter informs that the abov~referenced complaint that was filed,with the
Department of Fair EmploymeQt anti Housing (DFEH) has been closed effective
October 12, 2005 because an immediate right-10-sue notice was requested. DFEH will
take no further action on the complaint. • ·
This letter is also the Right-Tp•Sue Notiqe. According to Government Code section
12965, subdivision (b), a civil action may be brolJght under the provfsions of the Fair
Employment and Housing Act against the person. employer1 labor organization or
employment agency named In the above-ref~renced complaint. The civil action must be
filed wittiin one year from the date
.. of thls letter.
If a federal no~ice of Right-To-S.ue fs wanted, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Commissfon (EEOC) must bq visited to file a complaint.within 30 days of receipt of this
DFEH Notice of Case Closure or within 30Q days of the alleged discriminatory act,
whichever-is earlier.
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Distri~t Administrator
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Name Person of Job TWe (SU~1Yliorl'mana9erlperspvlel d!tectortetc.)
because of my: _ sex L nalJcnal Olfg!iwncest,y - p~cJlsabillb' - QUICOJ _ (Cltdo Ck'\8) (ding;
_age _ nwte:1 status _metqtd\sabahy - gpnellcd'larac:tedslic prctostfng; ~1111g fn
_ religicn _ IDXUiJI onentallon
ln¥e$flga1Jon (retallaUcn tor,
_ mce/eotor _ association
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~e reason given·by
Name of Persan and lob ffle
Was because of I was subjected to severa( incidents of retaliation because of my fregyent complaints
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what you beHeve a out_ racism mt e Department
to be reason(s)J
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Iwish tt> pursue (his fn court f herebyrequestthat the Department of Fair Employment and Housfng pcovlde a lfghl-to-sue noUet. l ~ lhattt Iwanla federal nob o1
righHO•S~, Imust~ lhe U.S. Equal ~ I Opportunity Comntisslon (EEOC) lo file O CO~nl wl1hfn 30 dap olrec:efpt of die OFBI °'Notice crease cioswe.• Ol wdlJlin 300
days of the aJ?eged dlscdmina10ey
,. act. whichever Is earner.
I havo not been coerced Into making Chls ,aqunt. nor do I moJce It based oR fearcrrctalalfon !rl do not cso so. I undCtSland It Is the 08pa,tment or Farr Emplc7/menl ancr ffousfng"s
pollcy lo nae p,ocesj er reopen a complalnt once the complaint has been dosed..on lhe basis or "Comp(amanl Elected Coult Acfion.•
I dedateuncserpe~Of pesJuryvnderthe laws cf the State ofCafffomla Uiallhe for090ln9 Is trua e1ld coc~-Ofmy
and beUef, and as ~those rnaae,u I be&ve Uto be ttuo. • •
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COMPlAINANl"S SIGNATURE
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Andrea L. Cook
Attorney At Lay,
Andrea Cook & Associates
401 East Ocean Blvcl:, Ste 200
Long Beach,, CA 90802
RE: E200S06S0590-03-rc
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VILLANUEYNADAMS, RICHARD QAPTAlN, As an Individual
Please no1e that wnder Government Oode sec~ion 129p2, vou are.responsible for
~es:vlce of the complaint on re,pol}dent(s). You should also el}clos~ a copy of the
Notice of Case Closure along wjth the complaint. These .documents must be served
within 60 days of the filing date of the complaint. Govemment Code section 12962(b}
further provides.that complaints must be served either p~rsonally of by 9ertlfled mall
with return receipt requested.
For additional information, plea,se read the enclosed Notice of Case Closure that
explains the conditions for fUing a private lawsuit in the State· of California..
Sincerely, ✓
Andrea L. Cook
Attorney.At Law
Andrea ..Cook.& Associates
401 East Ocean Blvd., Ste 200
Long Beach, CA. 90802
~RE: E200506S0590-03-rc
VILLANUEVA/ADAMS. RICHARD CAPTAIN, As an Individual
This letter informs that the above-referenced complaint that was·filed with the
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Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) h11s been closed effective
October#12 1 2005 because an immediate right-to-sue notice was requested. DFEH will
take no further actiqn on the c9mplaint.
This fetter is-also the. Right-To-Sue Notice. ~ccording to Government Code section
12965, subdivision (b), a c!IVIJ..actlon may be brought under the provisions of the Fair
Employment and Ho~slng Act against the person,-employer, labor organization or
employment agen..cy named in the above-referenced complaint. The civil action must be
filed 'within one year from the date of this letter.
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Tfie Department of .Fair Employmerit and Housing ~oes not retain case files beyond
three years after a complaint· is filed, unless the case is stlll op.,en at the end of the three-
year period.
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District Administrator
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Captain Richard· Adams
As an Individual
LOS ANGELES,.C6U.NTY OF, SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
4700 Ramona Boulevard
Monterey Park, CA 91754 OFEH-200-43 (04/03)
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Name or Pinon Job Trite' (supmvlsor/n,wgertpersonneJ ditector/etc.)
bJ',cause of my: - sex ....K_ naliamd olfginlmslry _ physlcal dfsatxlfty _ cancer _ (Oirdo cine) fl≶
_age _ marftal status _ mental dlaabiZJl1 _. oeneuc c:hatlCtsrfsUc prolming; participating fn
Was because of Jwas sybje~ed to several Incidents of ret511iation becau$e of myfreguent complaints
[please state about racism in the Department
what you believe ~
to be reason(s)]
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I 'Wish to pwsue DIis 'matter In c:curt. I heceby request that lhe Opp;rrfmenl ot Fair Employment and Housing provide rfghMo-sue notice. I understand that If I ~ a Eoderal notk.e of
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ATTOR,fEY OR PARTY wn t(OUT ATIORHEY ,mn,.. s FORCOURTUSeONLY
Anarea L. CooK
ANDREA COOK & ASSOCIATES
401 E. Ocean Blvd., Sfe 200
Long B&ach, CA 90802
, 11:LEPH0NUO , (5a2).951-9135 FAXHO: f'aX: (562) 951-91
mOR FOR H°am~ • ti
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SUPERIOR COURT OF ~1fPIU1Jlh5(0.JlNTY OF•
smee1 ~REss 1111 N. 11111 ~treet
MAILIHC:NmRESS:
e11YAN021Pcobe Los Angeles, GA 90012
sRANcH NAME. Centrar .
CASE NAME~ Villanueva v. ~so. et al.
•CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET Complox Case..Deslgnation CAJEN~BER 8 C3 42 4 16
[i] Unlimited D U~lted D counter D Jolnder
t';.~':~d ~e':.~~~~ is Filed with first appeara,nce by defendant ~ JUDGE
exceeds 25 000 S2S00o or fess Cal, Rules of Court, rule 1811) DEPT"
1. Check one box below for the case type that best describes this case:
Auto Tort .Contract Provlsronally Complex Civil Litigation
D Auto (22) D Breach of cobtractlwarranty (06) (cal. Rules of Court. rules 1B0D-1812)
D Uninsured m,otorist (46) D Collections (09) D Antitrust/Trade regulatlon (03)
Olfler PI/PDIWD (Personal lnjurylProperty
Damage/WroQgfuJ Deaeh) Tort
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D
Insurance coverage (18)
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•o Consrrr.rctlon defect (10)
Other contract (3,, D Mass toft (40) •
D Asbestos (04) Real Property D Securities litigation (28)
D Producl liability <24> D Emtnent domain/Inverse
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CIVIL PASE COVER SHEET ADDENDUM AND STATEMENT OF LOCATION
CERTIFICATE OF GROUNDS FOR ASSIGNMENT TO COURTROUSE LOCATION
This form Is required pursuar,t to LASC Local Rule.2.0 in all n11w civil case fillngs in the l;os Angeles Superior CQurt
Item J. Check the types 9f hearing and fill in the.estimated Jength of ~earing expected for this case:
JURY TRIAL? 14 YES CLASS ACTION? Oves LIMITED CASE? Oves TIME ESTIMAT~o FOR TR1AL-2!._OHoURsiiAoAvs.
Item If. Select the correct district "nd courthouse locatlon (4 steps - If you checked ·Limited Case''. skip to Item m. Pg 4):
Step 1: Mer first completing the Civil Case Cover Sheet Form, fend the main civil case cover sheet heading for your case fn
the left margin below. and. to.the right in Column~. the CKril Case Cover Sheet case type you select~.
Step 2: Check 2M Superior Court type of action in Column B .be!ow which best describes the nature of this case.
Step 3: In Column C, clrcte the reason for the court rocation choice that applies to the type of action you have checked.
For any ,s>ecer.itron to the court'location, see Los Angeles Superidr Court Local Rule 2.0.
Appll(?able Reasons for Choosing Courthouse Location (see Column C below)
1...Class Acllons must be riled In the County Courthouse. Central Oislrfel, • '6, Location of Pl'ODetlY or penminenUy garaged vehlde.
2 May be filed fn Central (Other county. or no Bodfly lnJwylPropcrty Qamaue). 7. Location wtiefo petlffoner resides.
• 3 location where cause of actfon arose. 8, LocaUon v.t\=re d'efendanl/tesDOfldent functJons W1\0Uy.
4. Location where bod!!)' injury, death or damage occurred. 9. Loc:ation one or more of fhe ~rtics reside.
5. Location where performance requfted or defendant resides. 10. Location of bot Commissioner omce.
Step 4 : Fill in the information
. reauested on t>aae 4 in Item Ill: complete Item IV Sian th e declarat,on.
A B C
ClvH Casa Covor Sheet 'JpaofACCJon •Appllcable Reasons -
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category No. (C.hock only ono) see Step 3 Above
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Atllo(22) Q A7100 MolorVehtela • Pcrsona1 lnfury/Property OamageMtrongful Death
ODler 0 A7~0 Premises UabDJty (e.g .• slip and fall) 1.. 2•• 4.
Personal lnJu,y
Property Damage
Q A7230 lntentrcnaJ BOdDy lnjwy/Ptoperty OarnageNVror(gM Death (o.g..
1., 2., 4.
as~uft, vandaBsm. etc.)
Wrongful ~ath 1.,2., 3.
(23J . 0 A7270 Intentional tnffletion of Emotional Distress
1., 2.,4.
Q A7220 Olher Penon~ Injury/Property Damage1Wrongfu1 Oealh
~famatlon (13)
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Q A6010 Defamation (slanderlllbe0 ..
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1 •• 2 •• 3. .
: • Fraud (16)
□ A6013 Fraud (llO con~taet) 1.• 2.. 3,
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ln1ellectuaJ Property (19)
Gl A6Q16 JoteDectual PropertY., 2•• 3.
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A 8 C
Civil Caso Covor App licablo Roasons
Type of Action
Shoot Catogory No.
(Ch oc k on ly one) -Soo Slop 3 Abovo
Breach o f Conliaci/
Warranty
0 AS004 Ocead1 of RentaVLeasc Contract (not Unlawful Oe!alne1 or wrongful evidt0n) i 2,5
i05) 0 A6008 Con!rec\Mfilrr anty Breach -Seller Pl;11n1i'I (no fraud/n~9 ,gence) I 2 5.
1not lr1~1,1r.incc) 0 1\6019 N egligent Breach of Contracl/Warranly (no fra ud) 1., 2., 5.
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Insur a11ee Coverage
(1 8)
0 A6015 Insurance Cover90e (no1 r.omplexJ 1 , 2. 5. 8
Eminen1
DomDinllnvcrse 0 A7300 E m,nene Oorna,n/Condemn ahon Number of pare.els _ _ 2.
>- Conclemnat,on 114)
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C. W rongful Evic1ion
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(33) 0 A602 3 Wrongful Eviction Cose 2 .. 6
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ex: 01hor Re a! Propot1y 0 A6018 Mongage Foreclosure 2., 6
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0 A60J2 Q uiet TIiie 2 .. 6
0 A6060 01hcr Reel Property(nOI eminent d omilln. landlord/\cnant foreclosure)
2 ' ,;
Ulllawful Oeloinor-
~ornmc rc,al \31J 0 A602 1 Ur.lawful Delainer-Commerc,al (not drug, or wiongl ul ev1ct1on) 2.. 6
~nlawful Oet~lncr•
Residential (32\ 0 A6020 Urolawful Oetalner-Re~idenlial (not drugs or wrongful ell\ci,on) 2 .6
Unlawlul Detainer
· Druga (38) 0 A6022 UnJay..ful Oelainer-Drvgs 2,6
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Clvll Cesa Cover Sheet \,,, Type of Adlon AppUctble Reasons -
catogo,y No. . (Check only ont) See S~p 3 Above
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0 :A8151 Writ • Admlnls1rB1JVe Mandamus 2.. 8.
Writ of Mandel~ 0 A6152 Writ• Mandamus on Umlted Court Case Maller- 2.
(02) .. 0 A6153 Wdl • qther Llrnlted Court Case Re,,tew z.
Other Judidaf Review
(39) 0 A,6160 Olher l/lhil /Judlelal Review 2..8.
Anlllrust/Trackt"
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Regutatlon (03)- Q A6003 Anlitrust!Trade Reg~latlon t .• 2 .• 8.
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Construdfon Defect (1 OJ
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0AS007 Construction defect . 1.. 2.• 3.
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Clalms lnvoMng Mass
Toit(40) Q AS008 Clafms fnvolvfn9 Mass Tort 1.,2..a.
Insurance Coverage
□ A6014, Insurance CoveragelSUbr~eU6n (complex case only) 1.. 2.,5.. 8.
Claims from Comprex
Case (41)
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0 A6141 Sister Stam Judgment 2.,9.
,. Cl A6160 AbStract of JUdgment 2•• 6.
Enforcement
ofJudgmenl 0 A6107 Confessfon or Judgment (~on-domesUo relations) ,2.. 9.
[20) Q A6140 Admfnlstratlvo Agonr:jAward (not unpaid taxes) 2., 8.
□ A8t 14 PeUtfon/Certilicalo for Entry of Judgment on Unpaid Tax 2.,8.
0 A6112 Other Enfon:ement of Judgment Case 2..~•• 9.
•·baiter PetiUons
0 A0124 Elder/Dependent Adult.Ab~ Case 2.,3.. 8.
(N.ot Spedlted Above) 0 A6190 ElecUon Contes(
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(43)
. 0 A8110 Petition for Change or Name
2.
2.• 7•
Q A6170 Petition for ReUef from Late Clam Law 2.,3.. 4.,8.
Q A8100 Other CMI PeUUon 2., 9.
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Item Ill, Statement of Location: Enter the address of the accident, party's residence or place of business, performance: or
other clrcumstan~ Indicated in Item II., Step 3 on Page 1, as the proper reason for filing In the court rocation you selected.
• Item IV. D!claration•o, Assignment I declare under penalty of petjury under the laws 6f the State of canfomla that lhe foregoing is
true ana correct and that the above-enUtred matter is properly filed for assignment to the
cent.1:a1
.Stanley MOsk oourthouse in UIO
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District oflhe Los Angeles Superior Court (Code Civ. Proc.,§ 392 et seq., and LASC Local Rule 2.0.
subds. (b), (c) and (d)).
PLGASE ljAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS COMPLETED AND READY TO BE FILED IN ORDER TO
PROPERLY COMMENCE YO\JR NEW COURT CASE:
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