Veasey v. Los Angeles
In April 2002, Ollie Veasey, an African-American employee of the City of Los Angeles (City) was denied a promotion to the position of Wastewater Collection Supervisor. Believing he had performed well in the interview, Veasey asked the interview panel for feedback. Veasey was told that his answer to one particular question was inadequate. Veasey disbelieved this explanation, and thought the panel was giving [him] the runaround. He chose, however to just let it go and focus on obtaining a different promotion, to Wastewater Treatment Mechanic Supervisor, a promotion that he received in April 2003.
In August 2005, more than three years after Veasey had been denied the promotion, and two years after he had received a better promotion, Veasey brought the instant action, alleging that he was wrongfully denied the Wastewater Collection Supervisor promotion on the basis of race. Summary judgment was entered against Veasey on the basis of the statute of limitations. Court affirm.
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