This is a constructive termination via discrimination case (with a sprinkling of a wage/hour issue). Plaintiff contends that upon her return from pregnancy leave she was denied her old position in collections and offered a “lesser” position in facilities (albeit...
Gallagher v. GAP, Inc.
Defendants Gap, Inc and Old Navy, LLC’s Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. The Motion for Summary Adjudication is DENIED as to the 1st, and 2nd causes of action and punitive damages claim, but GRANTED as to the 3rd cause...
Rinehart vs Bank Card Consultants
Motion: (1) New Trial, (2) Judgment NOV, (3) Vacate Judgment and (4) Motion for Permanent Injunction Moving Party Defendant Bank Card Consultants, Inc. (“BCC”), Responding Party Plaintiff Dane Rinehart. Motions Nos. 1 & 2: The Motion for New Trial and the Motion...
Westwell vs. TruWest, Inc.
Demurrer to Amended Complaint filed by Defts. Truwest, Inc; Gary Westwell and Lee Westwell; Defendants Truwest, Inc., Gary Westwell, and Lee Westwell’s Demurrer isSUSTAINED, without leave to amend as to the 5th cause of action for Intentional Infliction of Emotional...
MASTACHE VS. SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CSEA SAN DIEGO OTBS CHAPTER 788’s Motion to Strike the Third Amended Complaint against them is GRANTED. Plaintiff filed a Third Amended Complaint naming California School Employees Association (“CSEA”) as a Defendant in violation of this Court’s Order dated April...
DAVIS VS. PURPLE MOUNTAIN EMPIRE X LLC
The Motion (ROA # 28, 34) of Defendants, Stephen J. Fitch and Fitch Law Firm, APC. (“Defendants”) for an order striking all 8 causes of action in the Complaint filed by Plaintiff Keith O. Davis (“Plaintiff”) and award Defendants attorney’s...
Tamara Ruth v. Hewlett-Packard Company, et al.
I. Introduction This is an action for wrongful termination and violations of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) brought by plaintiff Tamara Ruth (“Plaintiff”) against defendant Hewlett-Packard Company (“HP”). In her original complaint, Plaintiff alleged causes of...
ALICIA DEARN VS. HIGGS FLETCHER & MACK LLP
The motion for summary judgment, filed by defendant Higgs Fletcher Mack LLP (“HFM”), is denied. Defendant’s alternative motion for summary adjudication is granted on the 1st and 5th – 7th causes of action and is denied as to the remaining causes...
Villanueva v. Midpen Property Management Corp.
After full consideration of the evidence, the separate statement submitted by the parties, and the authorities submitted by each party, the court makes the following rulings: This is an action for wrongful termination. Plaintiff Joseph Villanueva (“Plaintiff”) was employed by...
Dunn v. Irvine Unified School District
Defendant Irvine USD’s motion for summary judgment/adjudication is DENIED. Defendant fails to meet its initial burden to show this action has no merit, plaintiff cannot prove some element of his cause of action, or that a complete defense exists. (See...