State Judge Dismisses Villanuevas Lawsuit Against LA County: A Major Victory for the CountyA state judge has dismissed former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanuevas lawsuit against the county, citing lack of merit. The lawsuit, filed in June, accused the county of defamation, rights violation, and unfair personnel file marking. The judges decision was made under Californias Anti-SLAPP law, which protects against lawsuits intended to silence free speech. The countys attorney called the dismissal a major victory, allowing them to close this chapter. This is the third time a court has rejected Villanuevas claims of unfair treatment, causing emotional distress and other damages. The dispute began after Inspector General Max Huntsman claimed Villanueva engaged in a racially based attack and made unsubstantiated Holocaust denier allegations. The county investigated and placed a do not rehire label on Villanueva, which he disputed, arguing it was unfair compared to other public officials involved in illegal conduct.
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