HEARING ON DEMURRER TO 1st Amended COMPLAINT of STEWART

FILED BY COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, CHRISTINA REICH

* TENTATIVE RULING: *

The demurrer to the first cause of action for gender discrimination is sustained with leave to amend. The demurrer to the second cause of action for sexual orientation discrimination is sustained with leave to amend. The demurrer to the sixth cause of action for sexual harassment is sustained with leave to amend as to both defendants. The demurrer to the seventh cause of action for aiding and abetting discrimination is sustained with leave to amend as to both defendants. The demurrer to the tenth cause of action for retaliation under Civil Code section 52.1 is sustained with leave to amend. The demurrer to the eleventh cause of action for whistleblower retaliation is sustained with leave to amend. The demurrer to the thirteenth cause of action for defamation is sustained with leave to amend as to both defendants. The demurrer to the fourteenth cause of actio