A former employee has taken legal action against a towing company, alleging wrongful termination and retaliation after raising concerns about workplace safety. Isidro Uribe filed the complaint on April 11, 2025, in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, against Collision Repair Service, Inc., which operates as Morris & Sons Towing.
The case revolves around Uribe's claims that he was unjustly terminated from his position as a driver for the company following his complaints about safety issues. According to the filing, Uribe began working for the defendant on March 10, 2024, earning $28 per hour before receiving a raise to $30 per hour due to his exemplary performance. His duties included towing vehicles during shifts that typically spanned from Tuesday through Friday and every other Saturday. On December 14, 2024, an incident occurred where another driver was attacked while towing a vehicle at a gas station near a bar. This event prompted Uribe to voice his concerns during an all-employee meeting on January 16, 2025. He criticized management for their inadequate communication regarding safety threats and cited delays in disseminating crucial information about potential dangers.
Uribe alleges that his termination on January 17, 2025—labeled as "involuntary" without further explanation—was retaliatory and directly linked to his whistleblowing activities. The complaint highlights that other employees who did not engage in similar protected conduct were not subjected to such adverse actions. The lawsuit outlines two primary causes of action: wrongful termination in violation of public policy and retaliation under California Labor Code Section 1102.5. Uribe argues that his dismissal contravened several labor codes aimed at protecting employees who disclose unsafe working conditions or refuse participation in illegal activities.
The plaintiff seeks various forms of relief from the court including general economic and non-economic damages, special damages, penalties where applicable by law, punitive damages for alleged malicious conduct by managing agents or officers of the defendant company like Ashour Amirkhas, civil penalties under relevant statutes, prejudgment interest according to specific California codes, attorney’s fees if awarded by law, costs incurred during litigation proceedings and any additional relief deemed appropriate by the court.
Representing Isidro Uribe are attorneys Aaron N. Colby and Zoe Yuzna from Colby Law Firm PC based in Studio City, California. The case is presided over under Case No. 25CV463327 with Judge Y. Chavez involved in its review process.