Mechanic fired after taking military leave. $1M. Orange County.
Summary
Recently hired mechanic for City of Santa Ana takes time off for firefighting duties with National Guard while still in his probationary period with the City. He is later fired.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: Orange County Superior / (30-2019-01118103-CU-WT-CJC
- Type of Case: Employment, Wrongful Termination
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff:
Rager & Yoon - Employment Lawyers by Jeffrey A. Rager and James Y. Yoon, El Segundo.
Mizrahi Law, APC by Ramit Mizrahi, Pasadena.
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Attorney for the Defendant:
Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo by Irma Moisa Rodriguez, Abraham Escareno and Angelo Mishriki, Cerritos.