The move allows Councilman Jose Huizar to face questions under oath about the ex-staffer's allegations.
Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar, pictured in 2015, failed in his attempt to postpone proceedings in a wrongful termination lawsuit filed against him. A judge said the case can proceed even as Huizar confronts a federal criminal probe.
In his ruling, Rico said Huizar’s legal team had failed to show that the allegations in Alvarez’s civil lawsuit are the same or similar to alleged violations of law “for which Huizar is being investigated.” Still, the judge left open the possibility that he could change course if more information emerges.
In the Alvarez case, “I can depose whoever I want, including the councilman,” said Jones, who also represents Medina.
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