Hashim

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

JIHAD AKIL HASHIM, ) Case No.: 1:21-cv-0773 JLT BAK (EPG) ) Plaintiff, ) ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT’S MOTION ) TO DISMISS v. ) ) (Doc. 8) KERN COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, ) ) Defendant. ) )

Jihad Akil Hashim was employed as a registered nurse for Kern Medical Center, which is owned and operated by Kern County Hospital Authority. Hashim asserts he suffered workplace discrimination based upon his race and skin color, and he was wrongfully terminated without an investigation or hearing following a false accusation. (See Doc. 1 at 112-122.) He seeks to hold Kern County Hospital Authority (“KCHA”) liable for discrimination, defamation per se, and denial of due process. (See id. at 112.) KCHA seeks dismissal of the claim for defamation per se pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, asserting Hashim is unable to bring a claim for defamation against the public entity. (Doc. 8.) Hashim opposes dismissal,…