Goins
Goins v. County of Merced
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Drozd, J.
ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS’ MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT
This action arises from alleged employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation at the Merced County District Attorney’s Office. Plaintiffs Diane Goins and Wesley Rentfrow bring this action against defendants County of Merced (“County’), Merced County District Attorneys Office (“DAO”), 1 and Merle Wayne Hutton, alleging violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”). Before the court is a motion for partial summary judgment brought on behalf of defendants County and DAO’s. (Doc. No. 89.) On April 5, 2016, the motion came before the court for hearing. Attorney Roger S. Matzkind appeared on behalf of defendants County and DAO. Attorney Laurie Bell Schrum appeared on behalf of defendant Hutton. Attorney Kay McKenzie Parker appeared on behalf of plaintiffs. *1227 After oral argument, defendants’ motion was taken under submission. For the reasons stated below, the motion, for partial summary judgment is granted.
BACKGROUND
A. Factual Allegations
Plaintiffs Diane Goins and Wesley Rent-frow were employees of the County and the DAO. (Compl.…