Tentative ruling issued by Judge Elizabeth R. Feffer on Jul. 24, 2020 in Los Angeles County, CA - Case no: xxxxx912

Oliver Rodriguez v. Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools, et al., 19STCV38912

July 24, 2020

Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings by Defendant Pablo Villavicencio: the motion is GRANTED as to the twelfth cause of action against defendant Pablo Villavicencio, with 20 days leave to amend. Plaintiff has leave to amend the Complaint to plead facts regarding harassment and a cause of action for harassment in violation of the FEHA against defendant Villavicencio. Counsel for defendant Villavicencio to give notice.

Background

This case arises in connection with plaintiff Oliver Rodriguez (hereinafter Rodriguez or Plaintiff)’s alleged employment with defendant Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools (hereinafter Alliance) as a Director-Compliance and Governance. (Compl. ¶ 9.) Defendant Ena LaVan (hereinafter LaVan) was allegedly a bi-racial Black female, Vice-President of Compliance and Governance, and a supervisor at Alliance. (Compl. ¶ 3.) De….....