Explore 7 court opinions on California Labor Code Section 1102 5 Whistleblower Protection . AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Tesla Wins Wrongful Termination Suit Over Whistleblower Claims
Harcourt v. Tesla, decided by California Court of Appeal on April 1, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former Tesla employee, sued Tesla for wrongful termination and retaliat...
Employee fails to prove wrongful termination and discrimination claims
Dennis v. Monsanto Co., decided by California Court of Appeal on November 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former Monsanto employee, sued for wrongful termination and di...
Retaliation Claim Fails: Whistleblower Must Show Protected Activity Preceded Adverse Action
Patz v. City of San Diego, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former police officer, sued the City of San Diego for wrongfu...
Retaliation and Wrongful Termination Claims Against County Rejected
Washington v. County of San Diego, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former deputy sheriff, sued the County of San Diego a...
Retaliation and Wrongful Termination Claims Against County Rejected
Washington v. County of San Diego, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former deputy sheriff, sued the County of San Diego a...
California Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Whistleblower Case
Holland v. Silverscreen Healthcare, Inc., decided by California Supreme Court on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Holland, sued Silverscreen Healthcare, Inc. for wr...
Retaliation claim fails: Court affirms summary judgment for public works agency
Shehyn v. Ventura County Public Works Agency, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Shehyn, sued the Ventura County Public Wor...