Tentative ruling issued by Judge Patricia D. Nieto on Jun. 24, 2019 in Los Angeles County, CA - Case no: xxxxx772

Defendant Settlers Jerky, Inc.’s motion for judgment on the pleadings is GRANTED with leave to amend as to the second cause of action; GRANTED without leave to amend as to the fourth and fifth causes of action; and DENIED as to the first, third, sixth, and seventh causes of action.

Plaintiff Kimberly Hernandez (“Plaintiff”) filed the instant sex and disability discrimination action August 1, 2017 against Defendant Settlers Jerky, Inc. (“Defendant”). The Complaint alleges causes of action for: 1) discrimination; 2) retaliation; 3) failure to prevent discrimination and retaliation; 4) failure to provide reasonable accommodations; 5) failure to engage in good faith interactive process; 6) declaratory judgment; 7) wrongful termination; 8) failure to pay wages; 9) failure to pay overtime; 10) failure to provide itemized age statements; 11) waiting time penalties; 12) Private Attorney General Act; and 13) failure to permit inspection of personnel and payroll records.

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