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Labor/Employment,
Government,
Education Law

Apr. 5, 2019

Citing “novel” legal question, judge allows PAGA claims in Cal State University suit

A Los Angeles judge has allowed a former California State University employee to add claims for occupational safety violations to his wrongful termination suit, punting on immunity arguments raised by the school until merits arguments can be litigated on the issue.

A Los Angeles County judge allowed a former California State University employee to add claims for occupational safety violations to his wrongful termination suit, punting on immunity arguments raised by the school until merits arguments can be litigated.

Joseph Shepler sued the school in 2018 alleging it fired him as manager of environmental safety and health when he said he brought numerous health and safety code violations to the ...

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