Iwekaogwu v. City of Los Angeles

Opinion

KUHL, J. *

Francis Egbule Iwekaogwu (Iwekaogwu) was employed as an engineer in the harbor department of the City of Los Angeles (City). While employed there Iwekaogwu, an African-American from Nigeria, complained that he was subjected to discriminatory treatment on the basis of his race and national origin. Eventually he brought this action against the City, alleging claims under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Government Code section 12900 et seq., for discrimination on the basis of race and national origin, hostile work environment, and retaliation. The jury found in…