A new lawsuit was filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court on March 30 against the City of Beverly Hills and Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli. Plaintiff Scott Dibble, a sergeant with the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD), alleges causes of action for harassment, discrimination, failure to accommodate and retaliation. The complaint alleges the following:
In 2018, Dibble suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident while on duty. Later, he returned to work, and eventually was promoted to sergeant (He had sued the City for delayed promotion and received a settlement in a prior civil case.) Dibble has fully performed all work-related duties since then. However, a Qualified Medical Exam (QME) in late 2019 questioned his ability to lift more than 25 pounds on a repetitive basis.
