Former Sheriff Alex Villaneuva plans to sue Los Angeles County for more than $25 million in damages following his placement on a “do not rehire” list for alleged discriminatory remarks aimed at Inspector General Max Huntsman.
A tort claim filed Wednesday, May 15, stems from a county Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission determination in 2023 that Villanueva had violated county discrimination and harassment policies. In response, the county Equity Oversight Panel placed a “do not rehire” note in the former sheriff’s personnel file.