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
Hearing Date
September 15, 2020
Type
Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)
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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