The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeA Los Angeles judge is weighing whether to throw out an explosive ageism lawsuit brought by a 70-year-old former Venice High School choir director who claims years of relentless workplace bullying forced her to quit. Sarnoff claims colleagues routinely mocked her in faculty meetings as "old" and "old school," denied her computer training, and told her she was "too old" and "hopeless" when she asked for technical help. LAUSD attorneys are fighting back, forcefully denying any age bias in court pleadings and accusing the veteran teacher of mistreating her own students. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Cherol J. Nellon heard arguments Monday on LAUSD's motion to dismiss and took the matter under submission.