Holman

Christine Holman (Holman) sued her former employer, Altana Pharma US, Inc. (Altana), under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA; Gov. Code, § 12900 et seq.). She alleged causes of action for wrongful suspension in violation of public policy, age and sex discrimination, hostile work environment harassment, failure to take reasonable steps to prevent discrimination and harassment, and retaliation. Altana was granted summary adjudication of Holman’s claim for hostile work environment harassment. At trial Holman voluntarily dismissed her claims for wrongful suspension in violation of public policy, age and sex discrimination, and failure to take reasonable steps to prevent discrimination and harassment. At the close of evidence, the trial court granted Altana’s motion for nonsuit, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 581c, with respect to her remaining retaliation claim, including her claim for punitive damages. Holman contends that the trial court abused its discretion in excluding certain evidence and erred in granting nonsuit. Holman also appeals from the postjudgment order awarding expert witness fees to Altana as costs. We remand for…