Winnick v. Hillcrest Country Club
Los Angeles Superior Court
Trujillo & Winnick LLP represents plaintiff Matthew Winnick in an active civil rights matter in Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 24STCV06058. The complaint alleges racial discrimination and retaliation in the denial of country club membership. All allegations are subject to proof.
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Hillcrest Country Club
Trujillo & Winnick LLP represents plaintiff Matthew Winnick in this active civil rights matter pending in Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 24STCV06058.
Background
Matthew Winnick alleges that Hillcrest Country Club, a private club on the Westside of Los Angeles, terminated his membership application following complaints he made of alleged discriminatory treatment by club leadership. The complaint alleges that the adverse action was taken because of his wife’s and children’s Latino heritage and in retaliation for his complaints of discrimination.
Named as defendants in the complaint are Hillcrest Country Club and certain individuals associated with its leadership. All allegations are disputed by the defense and remain subject to proof.
Legal Claims
The complaint asserts claims under the Los Angeles Municipal Code, which, as alleged, prohibits qualifying private membership clubs from discriminating on the basis of protected characteristics. The complaint also asserts retaliation claims. All legal claims are contested. No liability has been determined.
Status
This matter is in active litigation in the Los Angeles Superior Court. No determination of liability or damages has been made. All parties’ positions remain disputed.
Press Coverage
- Matthew Winnick Sues Hillcrest Country Club for Alleged Racism — The Daily Beast
- Billionaire’s Son Accuses Private Club of Bias — Daily Journal
Court Documents
This is a pleading containing allegations. No court has determined liability or damages.
Docket
Court filings are publicly available at LASC No. 24STCV06058 — Trellis.law.
Active Litigation Notice: This case is in active litigation. Nothing on this page constitutes a statement of the merits, an admission, or a judicial determination. All matters described are allegations only and have not been adjudicated. Attorney advertising. Responsible attorney: Anthony W. Trujillo, CA Bar No. 248860.