A long-running legal battle in Los Angeles County is heading to trial after a federal judge ruled that a veteran fire captain’s religious accommodation case contains enough evidence to be heard by a jury. The dispute centers on whether the county improperly reversed a granted religious exemption and then punished a 20-year public safety veteran for acting on it.
At the heart of the case is Captain Jeffrey Little, a longtime member of the Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Division, who says he was disciplined after the county first approved—and then abruptly rescinded—his request for religious accommodation tied to a 2023 flag policy.
The 48-Hour Accommodation That Sparked a Lawsuit
According to court filings and reporting, Los Angeles County implemented a policy in 2023 requiring the Progress Pride flag to be displayed at all county facilities during June.
Captain Little, a devout Christian, objected on religious grounds, stating the message represented views on marriage and sexuality that conflicted with his faith. He followed internal procedures and formally requested a religious accommodation.
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