Trulsson
Trulsson v. County of San Joaquin District Attorney's Office
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Mueller, J.
ORDER
This matter is before the court on the renewed motion by San Joaquin County (“defendant” or the “County”) for Judgment as a Matter of Law (“JMOL”) (ECF No. 157), or, in the alternative, for a New Trial (ECF No. 156). Plaintiff Janis Trulsson (“plaintiff’) opposes both motions. (ECF Nos. 173 & 174.) Defendant has replied. (ECF Nos. 177 & 176.)
The court held a hearing on these matters on August 7, 2014, at which Jill Telfer appeared for plaintiff and Velma Lim appeared for defendant. As explained below, the court DENIES defendant’s motions.
I. BRIEF BACKGROUND
Plaintiff filed this employment discrimination case on November 9, 2011. (ECF No. 1.) Through various pre-trial motions and rulings, the action was eventually narrowed so that the case proceeded to trial on the following claims only: (1) gender discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; (2) gender discrimination in violation of California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”); (3) retaliation in violation of the FEHA; and (4) failure to prevent retaliation and discrimination in violation of the FEHA. (ECF No. 82.)
The jury trial commenced on March 10, 2014. (ECF No. 109.) At the…