A Valencia woman suing the city of Los Angeles, alleging the L.A. Police Department failed to act when her ex-husband shared nude photos of her with their co-workers, is now expected to have her day in court next month.
The trial was set to begin Monday but was pushed to November this week at the request of the city attorney representing the LAPD.
Anna Lamas, an LAPD officer, sued the city after discovering that her now ex-husband, Brady Lamas, had shared nude photos of her with at least four of their co-workers, whom her attorneys have identified in court records.
Her suit contends: The city retaliated against her for complaining about her husband’s conduct; she was further harassed by fellow officers, creating a hostile work environment; and the department failed to prevent the retaliation and harassment. The city has denied the allegations, “and contends that all its actions in this case were lawful, legitimate business decisions unrelated in any way to Ms. Lamas’ reporting of her ex-husband’s conduct,” according to a statement of the case filed by the city’s attorneys.
Brady Lamas is the only person criminally charged in the incident. He was convicted of violating the state’s revenge-porn law in a plea deal that resulted in probation and the loss of his peace officer certification, effectively forcing him out of the department.
On Monday, Judge Virginia Keeny is expected to hear a request from Anna Lamas’ attorneys to sanction the city’s attorney.
Anna Lamas’ counsel alleges the other side improperly objected and coached the witness during the deposition of an internal affairs officer who reviewed the case. The officer, who has since left the LAPD, was being questioned about her investigation into the sharing of the photos.
The city opposes the request, claiming the witness was being “tag-teamed” by the plaintiff’s attorneys and that no injury occurred that would warrant relief.
Under the new schedule, a final status conference is set for Oct. 30, and the jury trial is scheduled to begin Nov. 9.
