Jumaane v. City of Los Angeles

Opinion

GRIMGES, J.

Defendant, the City of Los Angeles (City), appeals from the trial court’s order denying the City’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict following the second trial of plaintiff Jabari Jumaane’s employment claims. We conclude most of plaintiff’s claims are barred by the statute of limitations, and the evidence of events within the limitations period was insufficient to establish a prima facie case of disparate impact discrimination, harassment or retaliation. The City’s motion should have been granted in its entirety. Thus, we reverse the judgment and remand for…