"We are gratified that the Court saw through Mr. Hernandez's baseless and harassing claims and recognized the truth about the abuse suffered by Senator Rubio, said Allen Secretov, lead counsel for the Rubios, in a statement. This complete legal victory not only clears the names of Senator Susan Rubio and Assemblymember Blanca Rubio, but also sends a strong message that they will not be intimidated by false and malicious litigation."
"A judge has thrown out the remainder of a lawsuit from former state legislator Roger Hernandez that accused his ex-wife, state Sen. Susan Rubio, and her sister, Assemblymember Blanca Rubio, of interfering with his efforts to secure government contracts for the clients of his consulting business. Judge Allison Westfahl Kong granted summary judgment to the Rubio sisters and dismissed the lawsuit's two remaining causes in a Sept. 11 ruling, records show."
"Hernandez sued the sisters, former El Monte Councilmember Maria Morales and El Monte City Manager Alma Martinez in May 2022. He accused the Rubios of defaming him by publicly bringing up domestic violence allegations against him and of interfering with his post-political career by pressuring the El Monte City Council into rejecting a contract with an energy company that had hired him to lobby in their favor."
Judge Allison Westfahl Kong granted summary judgment for state Sen. Susan Rubio and Assemblymember Blanca Rubio and dismissed the lawsuit's two remaining causes on Sept. 11. Former legislator Roger Hernandez filed the suit in May 2022 against the Rubios, former El Monte Councilmember Maria Morales and El Monte City Manager Alma Martinez. Hernandez alleged defamation and interference after domestic violence allegations were publicly raised and after the El Monte City Council rejected a contract tied to his consulting client. Hernandez claimed lost consulting fees and damages exceeding $25,000. Susan Rubio previously obtained a three-year domestic violence restraining order during divorce proceedings with Hernandez.
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