Tentative ruling on May. 15, 2023 in Contra Costa County, CA - Case no: xxxxx966

MSC21-01966
CASE NAME: GILLMAN VS. SIERRA HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTERS
HEARING ON SUMMARY MOTION JUDGMENT
FILED BY:
*TENTATIVE RULING:*
The Motion for Summary Judgment, filed by defendant Sierra Health and Wellness Centers,
LLC, is denied. The Motion for Summary Adjudication is granted with respect to the sixth cause of
action and otherwise denied, as discussed below.
I. Background
In February 2020, plaintiff Lyinda Gillman, was hired by defendant, Sierra Health and Wellness
Centers, LLC (“Sierra” or “defendant”), which operates drug and alcohol treatment centers. (Separate
Statement of Undisputed Material Fact, hereinafter “SSUMF,” Fact Nos. 1-2, and plaintiff’s response.)
Approximately a month later, she was promoted to Interim Director of Nursing. (SSUMF, Fact No. 4,
and plaintiff’s response.) In that capacity, plaintiff received two disciplinary “write-ups,” one for
failing to regulate overtime for nursing sta….....