Ozelia Harris vs. Pomona Unified School District, et al.

Case Background

On November 03, 2020, Ozelia Harris filed an employment lawsuit alleging harassment and violation of FEHA against Pomona Unified School District. The case was filed before the California Superior Court, Los Angeles County. Judges Theresa M. Traber, Randolph M. Hammock, and Joel L. Lofton presided over this case. [Case number: 20STCV42104]

Cause

Plaintiff Ozelia Harris (“Mrs. Harris”) worked as an elementary school teacher for the Pomona Unified School District (“PUSD”) for over twenty years. During her time at PUSD, she consistently excelled in her duties and received numerous positive evaluations. In August 2016, Norwood became the principal at Mrs. Harris’s school. From August 2016 to August 2020, Mrs. Harris did not receive any written warnings from Norwood. In January 2020, she took medical leave and returned to work in March 2020 without restrictions. On August 11, 2020, PUSD began the 2020-2021 school year with distance learning due to COVID-19. On August 19, PUSD held a Zoom meeting to discuss this new program, but Mrs. Harris did not receiv