Mary Gardner v. Providence Health System – Southern California, et al.

(1) MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT;

(2) MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT

TO ADD CLAIMS FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES AND FEES

MOVING PARTY: (1) Defendant Providence Health System – Southern California; (2) Plaintiff Mary Gardner

RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1) Plaintiff Mary Gardner; (2) Defendant Providence Health System – Southern California

STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS:

Plaintiff alleges that Defendant retaliated against her and terminated her employment for complaining about improprieties in how patients were referred to home health agencies.

Defendant moves for summary judgment. Plaintiff moves to amend her complaint to add claims for punitive damages and fees.

TENTATIVE RULING:

Defendant Providence Health System – Southern California’s motion for summary judgment is DENIED.

Plaintiff Mary Gardner’s motion for leave to file first amended complaint to add punitive damages is DENIED. The