Rothman

INTRODUCTION

Robert Rothman, a police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), appeals from a summary judgment in favor of the City of Los Angeles on his causes of action for religious discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. His complaint alleges the LAPD removed Rothman from his position in the Liaison Unit of the LAPD and reassigned him to positions he considered less desirable due to his religion and in retaliation for reporting violations of federal and state law. He also alleges he was harassed while in the Liaison Unit. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the City. On appeal, Rothman contends there are triable issues of material fact as to each cause of action, precluding summary judgment. We conclude that the City presented evidence of legitimate, nondiscriminatory reasons for its employment action. In response, Rothman failed to present sufficient admissible evidence creating a triable issue of material fact as to the City’s showing and presented no evidence of intentional discrimination. We also conclude that Rothman has not shown that he engaged in protected activity for his retaliation causes of action and has not shown for his…