Martignetti
Martignetti v. Southern Cal. Healthcare System CA2/5
Opinion
Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
Martignetti is a licensed vocational nurse. On March 12, 2014, the Hospital hired Martignetti to work at its behavioral health facility in Culver City, California. On the day he was hired, Martignetti and the Hospital mutually agreed to arbitrate any claims arising out of his employment. Under the terms of their agreement, any such arbitration would be conducted in accordance with the JAMS Employment Arbitration Rules and Procedures (JAMS Rules). Martignetti’s position was a physically demanding one, as it involved treatment of some of the Hospital’s most hostile and aggressive patients. In March 2014, December 2015, and
2 January 2019, Martignetti suffered injuries to his face, foot, and hand (respectively) while working for the Hospital. Following his third work-related injury, the Hospital informed Martignetti that he would need to find an alternative position and, in January 2020, the Hospital terminated Martignetti’s employment. Several months after being terminated, Martignetti sued the Hospital for employment discrimination and wrongful termination in violation of public policy. The parties subsequently stipulated to binding arbitration.