Acuna

facts implied from those allegations. (Schifando v. City of Los Angeles (2003) 31 Cal.4th

1074, 1081.)

Acuna, who is Hispanic, began working for SDG&E in June 1979. Her work

involved "timekeeping" responsibilities, including inputting daily time sheets into the

computer system. Acuna consistently received positive performance appraisals. Her

supervisors and coworkers praised her dedication and commitment to work.

All further statutory references are to the Government Code unless otherwise specified. 2 In 2002, Jim Valentine became Acuna's supervisor. Shortly after, Valentine began

making numerous "condescending" comments to Acuna about her Hispanic background,

and told employees "that he did not want employees speaking Spanish around him." He

also allegedly made numerous unjustified criticisms of Acuna's work.

In August 2004, Acuna's repetitive motion work "resulted in carpel tunnel to her

right wrist." During an unspecified time, she was on medical leave. After treatment and

ergonomic modifications were made to her work station, Acuna returned to work. After

her return, Valentine "continuously and falsely" accused Acuna of making data…