Beverly Hills is asking a judge to toss part or all of a discrimination lawsuit filed by former police officer Daryl Glover, who says he was driven out of the department in 2021 after harassment from supervisors and fellow officers. The city is pushing a very different story, arguing that Glover’s exit was all about performance and integrity problems, not race. The latest motion, filed last Thursday, sets up an Aug. 20 hearing where a judge will decide whether some or all of Glover’s claims survive.
City Cites Probation Reviews And Integrity Questions
According to MyNewsLA, city attorneys told Judge Richard S. Kemalyan in papers filed last Thursday that Glover’s performance during his six-month probationary training period was “consistently deficient” and that he was asked to resign because of “documented integrity issues.” The city’s filing highlights what it describes as inaccurate reports and instances in which Glover allegedly lied to training officers, using those points to argue that all or part of the lawsuit should be dismissed.
Glover Alleges Racist Talk And Retaliation
As reported by Patch, Glover’s complaint, filed in February 2023, accuses the city of harassment, retaliation and racial hostility. The suit includes a claim that one supervisor said there were too many Blacks and “thugs” in Beverly Hills who make the city look like a ghetto. Glover says the treatment left him dealing with stomach aches and migraines. After leaving the Beverly Hills Police Department, he briefly worked as a security guard before returning to the LAPD, according to the complaint.
Case Firmly On City’s Litigation Log
The case remains squarely on the city’s radar. The closed-session docket in the City of Beverly Hills agenda lists “Daryl Glover v. City of Beverly Hills” as Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV04166. The entry describes the matter as litigation alleging discrimination, harassment and retaliation by a former employee and shows city officials are continuing to review the case behind closed doors.
BHPD Faces Broader Scrutiny On Race
The motion lands while the Beverly Hills Police Department is already under a brighter-than-usual spotlight. Broader litigation and public criticism have zeroed in on alleged biased policing and profiling in the city. That backdrop, including a major class-action lawsuit and recent high-profile run-ins, helps explain why a personnel case like Glover’s is drawing extra attention, as detailed by the Los Angeles Times.
What Happens Next
On Aug. 20, the judge will decide whether Beverly Hills’ motion hits its mark. A ruling in the city’s favor could wipe out some or all of Glover’s claims, narrowing or ending the case. If the motion is denied, the lawsuit moves deeper into the litigation grind, with discovery and depositions to follow before any trial. Either way, both sides are poised to lean heavily on personnel records and training evaluations as key evidence if the case proceeds.
