# 2. Penelope Armstrong vs. County of Los Angeles, et al
Case No.: BC528453
Matter on calendar for: (1) Motion to Exclude Testimony of Elizabeth Gibbons as an Expert Witness, (2) Motion for Leave to Augment Plaintiff’s Expert Witness List
Tentative ruling:
I. Background
In this a gender discrimination and retaliation action, Plaintiff Penelope Armstrong (“Plaintiff”), a female Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy, alleges that she was discriminated against and harassed from June 2008 and continuing through January 2013. Plaintiff alleges that when she complained about the harassment, she was ridiculed, her complaint was discarded, and the harassment increased.
A. Procedural History
Plaintiff’s original Complaint was filed on 11/22/13. On 4/30/14, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), alleging causes of action for:
1. Discrimination based on sex;
2. Harassment based on sex;
3. Failure to prevent discrimination based on sex;
4. Retaliation;
5. California Labor Cod
Type
Intentional PI/PD/WD (eg. assault) (General Jurisdiction)
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# 2. Penelope Armstrong vs. County of Los Angeles, et al
Case No.: BC528453
Matter on calendar for: (1) Motion to Exclude Testimony of Elizabeth Gibbons as an Expert Witness, (2) Motion for Leave to Augment Plaintiff’s Expert Witness List
Tentative ruling:
I. Background
In this a gender discrimination and retaliation action, Plaintiff Penelope Armstrong (“Plaintiff”), a female Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy, alleges that she was discriminated against and harassed from June 2008 and continuing through January 2013. Plaintiff alleges that when she complained about the harassment, she was ridiculed, her complaint was discarded, and the harassment increased.
A. Procedural History
Plaintiff’s original Complaint was filed on 11/22/13. On 4/30/14, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), alleging causes of action for:
1. Discrimination based on sex;
2. Harassment based on sex;
3. Failure to prevent discrimination based on sex;
4. Retaliation;
5. California Labor Cod