Ransford
Ransford v. So. Cal. Permanente Medical Group CA2/4
Opinion
Opinion
Collins, J.
INTRODUCTION
Carrie Ransford sued her former employer, Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG), for wrongful termination and other claims. Ransford alleged that SCPMG discriminated against her due to a disability and for taking medical leave. SCPMG moved for summary judgment, presenting evidence that Ransford was terminated as a result of a long history of unsatisfactory job performance, including communication problems with patients and staff. The trial court granted SCPMG’s motion. We affirm. The evidence Ransford presented did not meet her burden to show that SCPMG acted with discriminatory animus or that the reasons for her termination were pretextual.
FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
A. Complaint Ransford filed a complaint alleging causes of action for wrongful termination, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, failure to pay wages due upon termination (Lab. Code, § 201), and waiting time penalties for failure to pay wages due upon discharge (Lab. Code, § 203).1 Ransford alleged she began working for SCPMG in September 1999 as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN). She was on medical leave on the following…