Pantazis

I. BACKGROUND

The following facts are taken from WCAB decisions, of which the trial court took judicial notice. OCVB1 was established as a California corporation in 1979. The purpose of the corporation was to promote tourism and convention business in the City of Oakland (City). OCVB1 hired Pantazis in June 1993. On November 20, 1993, Pantazis sustained a foot injury while working as a receptionist and she was terminated in November 1994. In July 1995, OCVB1 changed its name to the Oakland Convention and Visitors Authority (hereafter OCVB1/OCVA). The name change reflected a merger of OCVB1‘s activities with the operation of the City‘s convention center. OCVB1/OCVA also operated a parking garage from 1995 to 1998. In October 1995, Pantazis filed a workers‘ compensation claim alleging retaliatory termination (in November 1994) in violation of Labor Code section 132a. She identified her employer as the ―Oakland Convention and Visitors‘ Bureau.‖ In February 1998, a liability award was issued in Pantazis‘s favor and against ―Oakland Convention and Visitors Bureau.‖ In June 1999, a new corporation was formed with the name, ―Oakland Convention and Visitors Bureau‖ (OCVB2). The…