| Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 
 G018307 
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Bierbower v. FHP Inc.
 Date discrepancy regarding alleged sexual harassment isn't evidence of malice for purposes of avoidance of "common interest" privilege against defamation.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 29, 1999 | |
| 
 98-5121 
 | 
Shoate v. United States Postal Service
 Order  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 29, 1999 | |
| 
 96-56830 
 | 
Godwin v. Hunt Wesson Inc.
 Substantial evidence contradicting employer's proffered evidence of nondiscriminatory motivation in promotion precludes summary judgment.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 29, 1999 | |
| 
 S057121 
 | 
City of Moorpark v. Superior Court (Ventura County)
 Claim Of Employment DiscriminationBased On Disability Isn't Restricted ToWorkers' Compensation Remedy.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 27, 1999 | |
| 
 98-1109 
 | 
Chavez v. Coors Brewing Company
 Order  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
| 
 A080515 
 | 
Pilkington Barnes Hind v. Superior Court (Visbal)
 Person remains job 'applicant' for drug testing purposes although tests postponed until after start date.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
| 
 97-15350 
 | 
Kummetz v. Tech Mold Inc.
 Employee doesn't waive right to litigate discrimination claim by signing document not explicitly mentioning arbitration provision.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 26, 1999 | |
| 
 97-3339 
 | 
Richards v. City of Topeka
 Classification of pregnancy as disability under collective bargaining agreement doesn't automatically allow a claim under Americans with Disability Act.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 25, 1999 | |
| 
 98-1288 
 | 
Kratzer v. First Healthcare Corporation
 Order  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 24, 1999 | |
| 
 96-56830 
 | 
Godwin v. Hunt Wesson Inc.
 Substantial evidence contradicting employer's proffered evidence of nondiscriminatory motivation in promotion precludes summary judgment.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 24, 1999 | |
| 
 S060370 
 | 
Green v. Ralee Engineering Co.
 Fundamental public policies supporting wrongful discharge actions may be found in administrative regulations.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 24, 1999 | |
| 
 97-3396 
 | 
Ford v. Contra Costa County
 Prayer for emotional distress damages in discrimination case doesn't justify psychiatric evaluation of plaintiff.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
| 
 A079501 and A079502 
 | 
24 Hour Fitness Inc. v. Superior Court (Munshaw)
 Defendants covered by mandatory arbitration clause win summary judgment although other defendants must proceed.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 22, 1999 | |
| 
 98-0094 
 | 
Brown v. Allstate Insurance Co.
 Factual issues relating to existence of employment relationship preclude dismissal.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
| 
 98-266-GLT 
 | 
Mercer v. Borden
 Managers may be liable as individuals for violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 19, 1999 | |
| 
 98-3087 
 | 
Lohf v. Runyon
 Order  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 17, 1999 | |
| 
 A079078 
 | 
Gibble v. Car-Lene Research Inc.
 Corporations suspended by the Department of Corporations can still be served with process.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 12, 1999 | |
| 
 D025818 
 | 
Sheppard v. Freeman
 Former employee can't sue co-workers for acts surrounding termination unless public policy was violated.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 12, 1999 | |
| 
 97-15976 
 | 
Burrey v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
 Court must decide if plaintiffs are common law employees before considering whether they are 'leased employees.'  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 12, 1999 | |
| 
 B120820 
 | 
Obregon v. Superior Court (Cimm's Inc.)
 Court must determine appropriate remedy if reasonable efforts weren't used to resolve discovery dispute.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 12, 1999 | |
| 
 S054783 
 | 
McKeon v. Mercy Healthcare Sacramento
 Fair Employment and Housing Act exemption doesn't require religious entities to be nonprofit religious. corporations.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
| 
 97-1395 
 | 
Kendall v. Standard Insurance Co.
 Employer benefit plan for both state and private entities doesn't fall within ERISA governmental exception.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
| 
 B113235 
 | 
Goodstein v. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
 Hospital substance abuse committee needn't disclose source of allegations before suspending privileges.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 11, 1999 | |
| 
 98-6069 
 | 
Matthiesen v. Banc One Mortgage Corporation
 Discrimination claim fails under Fair Credit Reporting Act where creditor doesn't disclose consumer's information when denying loan.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 10, 1999 | |
| 
 S054783 
 | 
McKeon v. Mercy Healthcare Sacramento
 Religious exemption from antidiscrimination laws doesn't apply to nonprofit public benefit corporation with religious affiliations.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 10, 1999 | |
| 
 98-1204 
 | 
Archuleta v. 12Th Judicial District Probation Department
 Order  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 9, 1999 | |
| 
 98-4033 
 | 
Raleigh v. Snowbird Corp.
 Order  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 3, 1999 | |
| 
 96-1920 
 | 
Montero v. AGCO corp.
 Sexual harassment claim fails when plaintiff waits two years to report conduct to management.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 2, 1999 | |
| 
 B115350 
 | 
Siegel v. The Prudential Insurance
 California's rule precluding judicial review of an arbitrator's award isn't pre-empted by the United States Code.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 2, 1999 | |
| 
 97-35559 
 | 
Kees v. Wallenstein
 Federal law isn't violated when correctional officers, medically precluded from contact with prisoners, are fired.  | 
Employment Law | 
 | 
Mar. 2, 1999 | 
