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Librarian LaVonnia Moore sues over 2025 firing

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Librarian LaVonnia Moore sued Pierce County and Three Rivers Library System over her termination.
She was fired on June 18, 2025 after displaying the trans-inclusive book *When Aidan Became a Brother*.
Pierce County commissioners, who gave U.S. President Donald Trump 88.67 % of the 2024 vote, ordered the firing.
The complaint alleges race, sex, religion discrimination and retaliation for supporting the family.
Moore seeks back pay, front pay, lost benefits, and damages for pain, suffering, and mental anguish.

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Librarian LaVonnia Moore sued Pierce County and Three Rivers Library System over her termination.
She was fired on June 18, 2025 after displaying the trans-inclusive book *When Aidan Became a Brother*.
Pierce County commissioners, who gave U.S. President Donald Trump 88.67 % of the 2024 vote, ordered the firing.
The complaint alleges race, sex, religion discrimination and retaliation for supporting the family.
Moore seeks back pay, front pay, lost benefits, and damages for pain, suffering, and mental anguish.