Employment

Clerk goes on early maternity leave when she has a premature birth, is later told not to return to work.

Long-time restaurateur  tells manager he's "no spring chicken" and orders him to train a younger female as assistant F&B director.  

Negligent retention claimed by employee who is attacked at work by a co-worker.

Head of electronics department is not interviewed for dean position; later threatens legal action. Claims retaliation and defamation after he is fired.

New supervisor terminates 23-year employee at aerospace facility. She says defendant replaced her with a younger male who she trained.

Police captain serves as hearing officer for officers accused of misconduct. He refuses to terminate several accused officers; says that is why he has not been further promoted.

Nail salon operator said to violate wage and hour laws.

San Bernardino County terminates long-time division fire chief, replacing him with a younger, cheaper employee.  Lack of reason for firing leads to claim of age discrimination.

Supervisory police detective goes on leave for work-related back injury, is later transferred to different job. Claims discrimination and retaliation.

A technician working at an FAA site is fired after an altercation with a co-worker.  Plaintiff says the co-worker started it.

Dental assistant says she was repeatedly touched and otherwise harassed by the dentist; constructive termination when she refuses to go to Las Vegas for a second time.

Plaintiff claims constructive termination and PTSD due to harassment from supervisor.

Course and scope of employment is deciding factor in verdict against San Diego restaurant.

Developer of yoga method said to sexually harass students, fires his own lawyer when she tries to stop him.