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id: 3ce22726f2
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-08 19:56 PST
updated: 2026-11-11 08:39 PST
status: reported
outlets: 4
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# Lifeguard captain sues city, alleging gender discrimination

Lifeguard captain Maureen Hodges sued the city, alleging gender discrimination after it denied her an interview for lifeguard chief following Daniel Orloff's appointment.

Section: [Public Safety](/san-diego/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Maureen Hodges](/san-diego/wiki/maureen-hodges.md), [Daniel Orloff](/san-diego/wiki/daniel-orloff.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC 7 San Diego](https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/san-diego-lifeguard-captain-sues-city-denied-interview-chief-position/4100768/), 2026-11-08 19:56 PST: San Diego lifeguard captain sues city after she was denied interview for chief position
- [The OB Rag](https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/6LOs7Hf7uDzXvw_O1DFm-sLE__uAA4ww?utm_source=follow.it) (advocacy outlet), 2026-11-10 11:08 PST: Lawsuit by First and Only Female Lifeguard Captain: City Barred Her From Top Job
- [FOX 5 San Diego (KSWB)](https://fox5sandiego.com/news/local-news/san-diego-lifeguard-chief-lawsuit-moreen-hodges/), 2026-11-10 23:01 PST: San Diego lifeguard captain sues over chief appointment
- [Times of San Diego](https://timesofsandiego.com/community/2026/11/11/demanda-alega-que-san-diego-impidio-que-su-unica-capitana-socorrista-accediera-al-puesto-mas-alto/), 2026-11-11 08:39 PST: Demanda alega que San Diego impidió que su única capitana socorrista accediera al puesto más alto

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