Risam

Introduction

Plaintiff Ravinder Risam (appellant) appeals from the trial court’s entry of summary judgment in favor of defendant the County of Los Angeles (respondent). Plaintiff alleged that respondent demoted her in retaliation for opposing discriminatory practices in violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code, § 12900 et seq., hereafter FEHA). The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of respondent on the ground that appellant previously pursued administrative civil service remedies which resulted in an adverse finding—that she failed to present evidence sufficient to prove any violation of FEHA—which is binding on appellant and bars the present complaint. We agree and affirm the judgment.

*415 Factual and Procedural Background

In 1990, appellant began working for the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works as a civil engineer in the department of waterworks/ sewer maintenance division. She was later promoted to the position of senior civil engineering assistant. In May 1994, Gene Lui became her immediate supervisor. He allegedly engaged in abusive conduct including using profanity and having conversations with male…