Yphantides

Discussion 25 Dr. Nicholas Yphantides (“Plaintiff” or “Dr. Yphantides”) filed a complaint 26 against the County of San Diego, his former employer, for terminating his employment as 27 the Chief Medical Officer on March 22, 2021 alleging causes of action under California 28 Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) and the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”). (Dkt. No. 1, Compl.) Plaintiff was terminated, in part, due to inappropriate communications, via Facebook Messenger and text messages, he had with Jessica Gall, his subordinate, in January and February 2021. (Dkt. No. 64 at 11, 14.1) According to Plaintiff, Jaime Pitner (“Mr. Pitner”), who worked for the County from about June 2020 until May 2022, has personal knowledge about the alleged inappropriate communications Dr. Yphantides made with Jessica Gall (“Ms. Gall”). (Dkt. No. 80 at 3.2) Plaintiff claims that while employed with the County, Mr. Pitner supervised Ms. Gall. (Id.) Further, he maintains that Mr. Pitner reported to Andy Parr (Mr. Parr”) who reported to Dr. Yphantides. (Id.) Mr. Pitner and Dr. Yphantides did not socialize outside…