Jesus Fuentes v. Bellingham Marine Industries, Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Background
This is an employment action brought under California state law. Plaintiff Jesus Fuentes alleges that he was an employee of Defendant Bellingham Marine Industries Inc. (“BMI”) from September 2023 until October 20, 2023 when he was wrongfully terminated and retaliated against for a racial harassment complaint. See generally Complaint (Dkt. 1-1). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant BMI and Does 1-100 (“Defendants”) (1) harassed Plaintiff based on ancestry and national origin in violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”); (2) harassed Plaintiff based on race in violation of FEHA; (3) discriminated against Plaintiff based on ancestry and national origin in violation of FEHA; (4) discriminated against Plaintiff based on race in violation of FEHA; (5) retaliated against Plaintiff in violation of FEHA; (6) failed to prevent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against Plaintiff in violation of FEHA; (7) retaliated against Plaintiff in violation of California Labor Code § 1102.5; (8) and, violated California’s public policy. Id. ¶¶ 42-102