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id: f2e31101ff
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 23:01 PST
updated: 2026-11-11 08:39 PST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Lifeguard captain sues San Diego over chief appointment

A lawsuit filed by a San Diego lifeguard captain alleges gender discrimination after Daniel Orloff was appointed San Diego Lifeguards chief.

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

## Coverage

- [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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