The top female lifeguard in San Diego is suing the city after she claimed she was blocked from applying for the top lifeguard role. The job ultimately went to a man who, according to the woman’s lawsuit, is substantially less qualified for the role than she is.
Maureen Hodges is the city’s first and only female captain, according to the Times of San Diego. However, she recently filed a lawsuit against the city after she claims discrimination in the hiring process led to her being blocked from applying for the open chief position, which had surfaced following the former chief’s departure.
Last month, former chief James Gartland was fired from the role for his alleged mishandling of a sexual harassment complaint. He was terminated from his position in early October, leaving the job open. Hodges, the second-highest-ranking lifeguard allegedly enquired about the position to the then-acting chief, Dan Eddy. According to the lawsuit, when she asked about applying for the position, Eddy told her, “I don’t see why not.”…