Fair Employment And Housing Act Feha

The case of Anderson Mackey v. County of Los Angeles, et al., filed in early 2023, centered on claims of unlawful employment practices and disparate treatment within the Los Angeles County Fire Department, rooted in California's FEHA (California Fair Employment and Housing Act). The plaintiff sought compensation for emotional distress, lost wages, and punitive damages. Instead of proceeding to a jury trial, the parties reached a settlement in November 2024, with public records confirming the County authorized a payment of $579,000 to resolve the matter. The settlement secured a final disposition of the claims without a formal determination of liability by the court.