Valerie Boyer v. Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, and Does 1 to 100, inclusive
Published: Aug. 2, 2024 | Result Date: Mar. 27, 2024 | Filing Date: Dec. 29, 2020 |Case number: 20CV375153 Settlement – $300,000
Judge
Court
Santa Clara County Superior Court
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Craig J. Ackermann
(Ackermann & Tilajef PC)
Amir H. Seyedfarshi
(Employment Rights Law Group, APC)
Defendant
Sara A. Moore
(Gordon & Rees LLP)
Facts
Valerie Boyer worked as a translator and interpreter for Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. On December 29, 2020, Boyer filed a representative action against the hospital for wage-and-hour violations, including a Private Attorneys General Act claim.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that defendant failed to reimburse for work-related home expenses incurred, such as home internet and cell phone service, electricity expenses, plus purchases of hardware necessary to perform their duties during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent stay-at-home orders.
DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendants denied all material contentions, asserting they complied with applicable laws.
Result
The case settled for $300,000.
For reprint rights or to order a copy of your photo:
Email
jeremy@reprintpros.com
for prices.
Direct dial: 949-702-5390