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Lawsuit Against El Paso Zoo Over Harassment Claims Thrown Out by Court

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A lawsuit filed by Anahí Chavez Villegas, a former employee of the El Paso Zoo, has been dismissed by District Court Judge Bonnie Rangel. The lawsuit, which alleged sexual harassment by her supervisor and implicated former Zoo director Joe Montisano, was dismissed with prejudice earlier this month. This ruling means that Chavez Villegas cannot refile the case in the future. The dismissal highlights ongoing concerns regarding workplace conduct within city organizations.

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