"We are pleased that the Court agreed with the County that former Sheriff Alex Villanueva's claims are barred by California's anti-SLAPP statute and had no merit. The County can now close this chapter."
"The complaint in Villanueva's lawsuit filed in June said it was an "attempt to clear his name, vindicate his reputation, and be made whole for the emotional distress defendants' actions have caused him.""
"Villanueva's assertions that the county had treated him unfairly and caused him to suffer "humiliation, severe emotional distress, mental and physical pain and anguish, and compensatory damages.""
"Villanueva's claims lack "minimal merit.""
A state judge granted the county's request to dismiss former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva's lawsuit under California's Anti-SLAPP statute, saying the claims lack "minimal merit." The lawsuit alleged defamation, rights violations and challenged a "do not rehire" designation on his personnel file. County attorney Jason Tokoro called the decision a major victory and said the county can close the chapter. This dismissal is the third time courts have rejected Villanueva's assertions; prior federal suits seeking $25 million were dismissed in September 2024 and again after refiling in May. Villanueva did not immediately respond.
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