James
James v. Dependency Legal Group
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Honbattaglia, J.
ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION OF CLAIMS AND DAMAGES
Presently before the Court is Defendant Dependency Legal Group’s (“DLG”) motion for summary judgment, or, in the alternative, for summary adjudication of claims and damages. (Doc. No. 24.) Plaintiff Kelley James (“James”) opposes the motion. (Doc. No. 26.) Pursuant to Civil Local Rule Y.l.d.l, the Court finds the matter suitable for determination on the papers and without oral argument. For the reasons set forth below, the Court GRANTS IN PART and DENIES IN PART DLG’s motion.
Background
This dispute arises from James’s employment with DLG and its treatment of her following her return to work from maternity leave. James was an attorney employed with DLG from 2010 to 2014. (Doc. No. 26-2 at 39; Doc. No. 26-3 at 44.) DLG is a non-profit law firm representing indigent families involved with the juvenile dependency system at each of the state courthouses located throughout San Diego County. (Doc. No. 24-2 ¶¶ 2, 4.) It has a single office located in Mission Valley (the “Office”). (See Doc. No. 26-2 at 10, 41.) Candi Mayes (“Mayes”) is…