Nicole Mehringer, v. City of Los Angeles, et al.

Judge Mary Strobel

Hearing: September 15, 2020

19STCP00781

Tentative Decision on Petition for Writ of Mandate: DENIED

Petitioner Nicole Mehringer (“Petitioner”) petitions for a writ of mandate directing Respondents City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Police Department (“LAPD”), and Michel Moore, Chief of Police (collectively “Respondents” or “City”) to set aside the City’s decision terminating Petitioner’s employment as a Commander with LAPD.

Procedural History

Based on her actions on or about April 27, 2018, LAPD alleged that Petitioner committed misconduct and moved to terminate her employment. Petitioner was afforded a Board of Rights hearing to challenge her termination. The Board of Rights hearing commenced on October 3, 2018, and Petitioner faced four counts:

Count 1: On or about April 27, 2018, you, while off-duty, were drunk in a public place.

Count 2: On or about April 27, 2018, you, while off-duty, allowed an intoxicated