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Settlement of Employment Discrimination Lawsuit: Dena Delaviz v. City of Oakland

Original title: Subject: Dena Delaviz V. City Of Oakland, Christopher Che King, And Does 1-10, Inclusive From: Office Of The City Attorney Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing And Directing The City Attorney To Compromise And Settle The Case Of Dena Delaviz V. City Of Oakland, Christopher Che King, And Does 1-10, Inclusive, Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 24CV084224, City Attorney File No. 36917, In The Amount Of Four Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars And Zero Cents ($475,000.00) (Oakland Fire Department - Employment Discrimination And Harassment)

February 18, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

The City of Oakland will pay $475,000 in taxpayer funds to resolve a legal claim regarding workplace conduct in the Fire Department.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Dena Delaviz

The plaintiff in the lawsuit who will receive the settlement funds.

Oakland taxpayers

The source of the $475,000 payment authorized by the city.

Oakland Fire Department

The department named in the discrimination and harassment allegations.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 18, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Oakland City Council has approved a $475,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit filed by Dena Delaviz against the City of Oakland and Christopher Che King. The case involved allegations of employment discrimination and harassment within the Oakland Fire Department.

Key Facts

  • The City of Oakland is authorized to pay a $475,000 settlement to Dena Delaviz.
  • The settlement resolves Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 24CV084224.
  • The lawsuit alleged employment discrimination and harassment within the Oakland Fire Department.
  • The resolution covers claims against the City of Oakland, Christopher Che King, and Does 1-10.
  • The City Attorney is directed to execute the settlement agreement.
  • The file number for this administrative action is 25-0490.
  • The City Attorney file number for this case is 36917.
  • The resolution was introduced on February 6, 2025.

Why It Matters

The City of Oakland will pay $475,000 in taxpayer funds to resolve a legal claim regarding workplace conduct in the Fire Department.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this settlement for?
The settlement resolves a lawsuit involving allegations of employment discrimination and harassment within the Oakland Fire Department.
How much will the city pay?
The city is authorized to pay $475,000 to settle the case.

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Fire Department Liability

The settlement highlights ongoing legal costs associated with employment practices within the Oakland Fire Department.

Oakland Fire Department

Connected Entities

personChristopher Che King“Named defendant in the lawsuit.”Map →
organizationCity of Oakland“Defendant in the lawsuit and the entity responsible for the settlement payment.”Map →
personDena Delaviz“Plaintiff in the lawsuit against the City of Oakland.”Map →
organizationOakland Fire Department“Department where the alleged discrimination and harassment occurred.”Map →
locationAlameda County Superior Court“Venue where the case (No. 24CV084224) was filed.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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