The City of Santa Barbara has settled a lawsuit filed against its police department by a female parking enforcement officer who claimed she was sexually harassed and verbally abused by two male superiors.
The plaintiff, Pamela Boucher, said she was subjected to daily bullying and degrading conduct by Commander Joshua Morton and Sergeant Allan Tuazon, including viewing a naked photo of Morton. Boucher described her work environment as “Hell on Earth” that prompted an internal affairs investigation and ultimately her legal action.
Boucher sought financial damages, though the final settlement figure was not immediately available. The Independent has filed a Public Records Act request seeking that information…