Leticia Trevino Crump has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, alleging wrongful termination and a series of discriminatory practices. On January 3, 2025, Crump lodged her complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, targeting El Camino Health Alliance and associated entities for multiple violations under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other legal statutes.
Crump's case unfolds as a narrative of alleged age discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. Employed since March 2002 as a lead radiation therapist at El Camino Health, Crump claims she was subjected to persistent age-related bias. Her manager allegedly pressured her to retire due to her age, despite her clear intentions to continue working. Furthermore, Crump faced alleged retaliation after refusing to falsify billing charges for a high-profile client. The situation escalated when she was placed on administrative leave without prior investigation following unsubstantiated complaints about her work conduct.
The plaintiff accuses the defendants of breaching several laws including Government Code § 12900 et seq., which protects employees from discrimination based on age. She also cites instances of hostile work environment harassment and whistleblower retaliation under Labor Code § 1102.5. The complaint outlines that these actions culminated in her wrongful termination on April 18, 2024.
Crump seeks economic compensation for lost wages and benefits alongside non-economic damages for emotional distress caused by the alleged mistreatment. Additionally, she demands punitive damages citing the malicious intent behind the defendants' actions. The complaint further requests pre-judgment interest on damages awarded and reimbursement for legal fees incurred during this process.
Representing Leticia Trevino Crump are attorneys Carney R. Shegerian and Aaron Gbewonyo from Shegerian & Associates, Inc., based in Los Angeles. The case is presided over by Judge L. Ayala under Case No.: 25CV455632.