Zarate

Zarate v. Younglove

Good Law

22 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 1025·23 Empl. Prac. Dec. (CCH) 30,958·29 Fed. R. Serv. 2d 330·86 F.R.D. 80·1980 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9160

United States District Court, Central District of CaliforniaFebruary 12, 1980No. CV 78-2376-F(Sx)California14,039 words

Opinion

lead Opinion

Ferguson, J.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

John Corona Zarate brought this class action in June, 1978 to challenge alleged discrimination against Hispanics in the employment and promotion practices of the County of Riverside. At the time he applied for positions with the county, Zarate was a district representative to a United States Congressman and held several volunteer positions, including chairmanship of the Advisory Commission to the Riverside County Housing Authority, membership on the Riverside County Affirmative Action Committee, and the presidency of the Inland Counties Health Systems Agency. In addition, Zarate was a leader in Riverside County’s Mexican-American community. He alleged that the county unlawfully pressured him to resign influential positions in order to become eligible for county employment, and he asserted that this pressure was part of a pattern of discrimination against Hispanics.

On behalf of himself and others similarly situated, Zarate seeks back pay, an injunction against discriminatory practices, and other appropriate relief. In June, 1979, this court denied plaintiff’s requested discovery orders pending a motion for class certification, and in August, 1979, the court…

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Parties

John Corona ZARATE, etc.
Plaintiff
A. Norton YOUNGLOVE, etc.
Defendant

Judges

Ferguson

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