Armando Herrera v. City of Redondo Beach
Published: Jan. 10, 1998 | Result Date: Nov. 19, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: BC043524 – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Kevin P. Gerry
(Law Office of Kevin P. Gerry)
Defendant
Craig A. Horowitz
(Horowitz & Clayton)
Facts
Plaintiff Armando Herrera was employed as a revenue supervisor in the defendant City of Redondo Beach Treasurer's Department. On July 25, 1995, the City Council voted, in a public session, to eliminate that position in the Treasurer's Department. The plaintiff filed a petition for a writ of mandamus based on the job elimination asserting violation of free speech and retaliation.
Settlement Discussions
No offers or demands were made. Defendant demanded plaintiff dismiss the writ because it was without merit.
Damages
The plaintiff claimed unspecified loss of past and future earnings, emotional distress and attorney fees.
Other Information
The verdict was reached approximately nine months after the case was filed.
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