Paolo Cruz v. Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission, et al., BS 170916
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: denied
Petitioner Paolo Cruz (“Cruz”) seeks a writ of mandate directing Respondent Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission (“Commission”) to set aside its decision to discharge him. Real Parties-in-Interest County of Los Angeles (“County”), Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (“Department”), and Jim McDonnell oppose.
The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision.
A. Statement of the Case
1. Petition
Petitioner Cruz commenced this proceeding on September 19, 2017. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows.
In 1991, Cruz was hired by the County as a Community Service Officer. In 1994, Cruz entered the Sheriff’s Academy and he graduated from the academy in 1995 and became a deputy sheriff.
On March 7, 2014, the Department notified Cruz of its intent to dis
Hearing Date
July 31, 2018
Type
Writ - Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)
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Paolo Cruz v. Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission, et al., BS 170916
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: denied
Petitioner Paolo Cruz (“Cruz”) seeks a writ of mandate directing Respondent Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission (“Commission”) to set aside its decision to discharge him. Real Parties-in-Interest County of Los Angeles (“County”), Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (“Department”), and Jim McDonnell oppose.
The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision.
A. Statement of the Case
1. Petition
Petitioner Cruz commenced this proceeding on September 19, 2017. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows.
In 1991, Cruz was hired by the County as a Community Service Officer. In 1994, Cruz entered the Sheriff’s Academy and he graduated from the academy in 1995 and became a deputy sheriff.
On March 7, 2014, the Department notified Cruz of its intent to dis