Case: Spillman v. Salvation Army

CGC-21-591364 | California state trial court

Filed Date: May 7, 2021

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Case Summary

This case is a class action brought by participants in a California drug and alcohol rehabilitation program operated by the Salvation Army, the defendant in this case. The plaintiffs filed this action in the Superior Court of the State of California in the County of San Francisco on May 7, 2021. They bring their claims under several provisions of the California Labor Code. The case was initially assigned to Judge Anne-Christine Massullo but was eventually reassigned to Judge Ethan P. Schulman a…

This case is a class action brought by participants in a California drug and alcohol rehabilitation program operated by the Salvation Army, the defendant in this case. The plaintiffs filed this action in the Superior Court of the State of California in the County of San Francisco on May 7, 2021. They bring their claims under several provisions of the California Labor Code. The case was initially assigned to Judge Anne-Christine Massullo but was eventually reassigned to Judge Ethan P. Schulman after a series of peremptory challenges by the parties. 

The plaintiffs are either enrolled voluntarily or court-ordered to participate in a “work therapy” program operated by the defendant and for which they are paid only a small gratuity (redeemable only at the defendant’s stores) despite working forty hours a week. The plaintiffs perform a variety of tasks that benefit the defendants, including sorting donations, operating heavy machinery in warehouses, and driving commercial vehicles to deliver and pick up donated items. The plaintiffs argued that these jobs did not significantly benefit the plaintiffs as they are menial in nature and unrelated to their drug and alcohol rehabilitation. The plaintiffs in the defendant’s programs are provided room and board, but are required to sign up for food stamps and relinquish those benefits to the defendant. 

The plaintiffs argued that the defendants had adopted a policy of not treating the participants in their drug treatment programs as employees, and thus deprived them of the minimum wage and other benefits. Specifically, the plaintiffs challenged the defendants’ policy for 1) failing to provide the minimum wage to its employees and overtime compensation as required by law (Cal. Labor Code §§ 510, 1194, 1194.2, 1194.5, 1197; IWC Wage Order No. 7, §§ 3-4), 2) failing to provide and approve adequate rest periods (Cal. Labor Code §§ 226.7, 1194; IWC Wage Order No. 7, § 12), 3) failing to provide accurate wage statements (Cal. Labor Code §§ 226, 1174; IWC Wage Order No. 7, § 7), and for failing to pay owed wages to their employees upon termination (Cal. Labor Code §§ 201-203). Accordingly, the plaintiffs sought monetary damages for unpaid wages and overtime, liquidated damages, statutory and civil penalties, interest, and attorney’s costs and fees. 

On November 8, 2021, Judge Massullo granted the plaintiff’s request for class action certification. 

The parties have engaged in litigation related to discovery and the disclosure of the plaintiffs’ work records. This case is ongoing as of April 2023, with the parties expected to file cross-motions for summary judgment.

Summary Authors

Jonah Hudson-Erdman (9/12/2021)

Claire Butler (12/30/2022)

People


Attorney for Plaintiff

Brender, Valerie (California)

Freedman, Michael Louis (California)

Grunfeld, Gay Crosthwait (California)

Riggin, Jessica (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Schwartz, Lauren (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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CGC-21-591364

Class Action Complaint

Spillman v. the Salvation Army

May 7, 2021

May 7, 2021

Complaint

CGC-21-591364

Third Amended Class Action Complaint

Oct. 27, 2022

Oct. 27, 2022

Complaint

Docket

Last updated Feb. 21, 2024, 5:03 p.m.

ECF Number Description Date Link Date / Link
07641533

OTHER NON EXEMPT COMPLAINTS, COMPLAINT FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED AS TO DEFENDANT THE SALVATION ARMY , A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION DOES 1 THROUGH 25, INCLUSIVE NO SUMMONS ISSUED, JUDICIAL COUNCIL CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET FILED CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR OCT-06-2021 PROOF OF SERVICE DUE ON JUL-06-2021 CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT DUE ON SEP-13-2021 COMPLEX LITIGATION ASSIGNMENT REQUESTED BY FILING PARTIES; FEE INCLUDED IN FILING FEE Fee: $1450.00

May 7, 2021

May 7, 2021

07641531

NOTICE TO PLAINTIFF

May 7, 2021

May 7, 2021

07641535

SUMMONS ISSUED TO PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED

May 7, 2021

May 7, 2021

07646345

SUMMONS ON COMPLAINT (TRANSACTION ID # 66594143), PROOF OF SERVICE ONLY, FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SERVED MAY-07-2021, PERSONAL SERVICE AS TO DEFENDANT THE SALVATION ARMY , A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION

May 12, 2021

May 12, 2021

07682170

NOTICE OF GENERAL APPEARANCE (TRANSACTION ID # 200032063) FILED BY DEFENDANT THE SALVATION ARMY , A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION Fee: $1450.00

June 9, 2021

June 9, 2021

FILING FEE PAID FOR JOINT STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER REGARDING FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT AND TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT (TRANSACTION ID # 200032063) FILED BY DEFENDANT THE SALVATION ARMY , A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION Fee: $20.00

June 9, 2021

June 9, 2021

07720439

1ST AMENDED COMPLAINT (TRANSACTION ID # 66759009) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED AS TO DEFENDANT THE SALVATION ARMY , A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION DOES 1 THROUGH 25, INCLUSIVE

July 12, 2021

July 12, 2021

07748028

GRANTING ORDER EXTENSION OF TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT TO AUG-12-2021; JOINT STIPULATION

Aug. 3, 2021

Aug. 3, 2021

07760517

ANSWER TO 1ST AMENDED COMPLAINT (TRANSACTION ID # 66846597) FILED BY DEFENDANT THE SALVATION ARMY , A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION

Aug. 12, 2021

Aug. 12, 2021

07795199

CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT (TRANSACTION ID # 66922245) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED JURY DEMANDED

Sept. 10, 2021

Sept. 10, 2021

07795436

CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT (TRANSACTION ID # 66923089) FILED BY DEFENDANT THE SALVATION ARMY , A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION JURY DEMANDED

Sept. 10, 2021

Sept. 10, 2021

07804976

CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT (TRANSACTION ID # 66943745) FILED BY DEFENDANT THE SALVATION ARMY , A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION

Sept. 17, 2021

Sept. 17, 2021

07805932

CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE OF OCT-06-2021 CONTINUED TO DEC-08-2021 AT 10:30 AM IN DEPARTMENT 610 FOR STATUS OF COMPLEX DESIGNATION. "NOTE: A FORMAL APPLICATION FOR COMPLEX DESIGNATION NEEDS TO BE SUBMITTED TO DEPARTMENT 304. CHECKING A BOX ON THE CIVIL COVER SHEET IS INSUFFICIENT." NOTICE SENT BY COURT.

Sept. 20, 2021

Sept. 20, 2021

07808252

PROOF OF SERVICE (TRANSACTION ID # 66952217) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED

Sept. 21, 2021

Sept. 21, 2021

07842910

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF COMPLEX LITIGATION DESIGNATION *** JOINT *** (TRANSACTION ID # 67027420) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED Fee: $60.00

Oct. 19, 2021

Oct. 19, 2021

07842911

DECLARATION OF JESSICA RIGGIN IN SUPPORT OF JOINT APPLICATION FOR ASSIGNMENT TO COMPLEX CIVIL LITIGATION DEPARTMENT (TRANSACTION ID # 67027420) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED

Oct. 19, 2021

Oct. 19, 2021

07842913

PROOF OF SERVICE BY ELECTRONIC MAIL (TRANSACTION ID # 67027420) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED

Oct. 19, 2021

Oct. 19, 2021

07866924

ORDER GRANTING COMPLEX DESIGNATION AND FOR SINGLE ASSIGNMENT TO JUDGE ANNE-CHRISTINE MASSULLO FOR ALL PURPOSES. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE SET FOR JAN-11-2022 AT 11:00 AM IN DEPT. 304. DEC-08-2021 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE IN DEPT. 610 IS OFF CALENDAR. NOTICE SENT BY COURT.

Nov. 8, 2021

Nov. 8, 2021

07870064

NOTICE OF ORDER GRANTING COMPLEX DESIGNATION AND FOR SINGLE ASSIGNMENT (TRANSACTION ID # 67084331) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED

Nov. 10, 2021

Nov. 10, 2021

07870161

170.6 PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE PENDING AS TO JUDGE ANNE-CHRISTINE MASSULLO (TRANSACTION ID # 67084487) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED

Nov. 10, 2021

Nov. 10, 2021

07870162

DECLARATION OF MICHAEL FREEDMAN IN SUPPORT OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE PURSUANT TO CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 170.6 (TRANSACTION ID # 67084487) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED

Nov. 10, 2021

Nov. 10, 2021

07870163

PROOF OF SERVICE OF PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE PURSUANT TO CCP 170.6; AND DECLARATION IN SUPPORT (TRANSACTION ID # 67084487) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED

Nov. 10, 2021

Nov. 10, 2021

07880472

ORDER SUSTAINING PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE (TRANSACTION 67101095)

Nov. 16, 2021

Nov. 16, 2021

INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE OF JAN-11-2022 IN DEPARTMENT 304 IS OFF CALENDAR. PLAINTIFFS' 170.6 PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE OF THE HON. ANNE-CHRISTINE MASSULLO IS SUSTAINED PER ORDER FILED THIS DATE. THIS CASE IS PENDING REASSIGNMENT.

Nov. 16, 2021

Nov. 16, 2021

07883171

ORDER FOR REASSIGNMENT AFTER 170.6 PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE (TRANSACTION 67105641)

Nov. 17, 2021

Nov. 17, 2021

ADDED TO CALENDAR FOR INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE HEARING SET FOR DEC-15-2021 AT 10:30 AM IN DEPT 613

Nov. 17, 2021

Nov. 17, 2021

07884990

NOTICE OF ORDER SUSTAINING PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE (TRANSACTION ID # 67109194) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED

Nov. 18, 2021

Nov. 18, 2021

07885076

NOTICE OF ORDER FOR REASSIGNMENT AFTER 170.6 PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE (TRANSACTION ID # 67109325) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED

Nov. 18, 2021

Nov. 18, 2021

07890483

170.6 PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE PENDING AS TO JUDGE ANDREW Y.S. CHENG (TRANSACTION ID # 67119670) FILED BY DEFENDANT THE SALVATION ARMY , A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION

Nov. 23, 2021

Nov. 23, 2021

07890484

DECLARATION OF NICOLE VONGCHANGLOR IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT THE SALVATION ARMY?S MOTION FOR PEREMPTORY DISQUALIFICATION OF ASSIGNED JUDGE (TRANSACTION ID # 67119670) FILED BY DEFENDANT THE SALVATION ARMY , A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION

Nov. 23, 2021

Nov. 23, 2021

CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE OF DEC-15-2021 IS OFF CALENDAR PER COURT ORDER(613)

Nov. 29, 2021

Nov. 29, 2021

07894630

ORDER SUSTAINING PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE (TRANSACTION ID #67128293)

Nov. 29, 2021

Nov. 29, 2021

07896557

NOTICE OF ORDER SUSTAINING PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE (TRANSACTION ID # 67132810) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED

Nov. 30, 2021

Nov. 30, 2021

07910956

ORDER FOR REASSIGNMENT AFTER 170.6 PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE (TRANSACTION 67160674)

Dec. 10, 2021

Dec. 10, 2021

ADDED TO CALENDAR FOR INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE HEARING SET FOR JAN-27-2022 AT 11:00 AM IN DEPT 304

Dec. 10, 2021

Dec. 10, 2021

07914666

NOTICE OF ORDER FOR REASSIGNMENT AFTER 170.6 PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE (TRANSACTION ID # 67167934) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED

Dec. 14, 2021

Dec. 14, 2021

07946929

JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENT (TRANSACTION ID # 67230605) FILED BY DEFENDANT THE SALVATION ARMY , A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION

Jan. 12, 2022

Jan. 12, 2022

07964783

MINUTES FOR JAN-27-2022 11:00 AM

Jan. 27, 2022

Jan. 27, 2022

INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE - HEARING HELD. THE COURT SETS THE NEXT CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE FOR MAR-01-2022 AT 11:00 AM IN DEPT. 304. JUDGE: ETHAN P. SCHULMAN, CLERK: E. LARNAUTI, REPORTER: NANCY E. PRESANT, CSR 9906 (T: 510-757-8550; E: NPRESANTCSR@GMAIL.COM)

Jan. 27, 2022

Jan. 27, 2022

07964980

ORDER AFTER INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (TRANSACTION 67271142)

Jan. 27, 2022

Jan. 27, 2022

07965293

ORDER - STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER REGARDING CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION (TRANSACTION 67271142)

Jan. 27, 2022

Jan. 27, 2022

08000446

JOINT FURTHER CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT WITH DEFENDANT (TRANSACTION ID # 67345308) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED

Feb. 24, 2022

Feb. 24, 2022

08006710

MINUTES FOR MAR-01-2022 11:00 AM

March 1, 2022

March 1, 2022

CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE - HEARING HELD. THE COURT SETS THE NEXT CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE FOR APR-01-2022 AT 11:00 AM IN DEPT. 304. JUDGE: ETHAN P. SCHULMAN, CLERK: E. LARNAUTI, REPORTER: NANCY E. PRESANT, CSR 9906 (T: 510.757.8558, E: NPRESANTCSR@GMAIL.COM)

March 1, 2022

March 1, 2022

08006716

ORDER AFTER MARCH 1, 2022 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (TRANSACTION 67357688)

March 1, 2022

March 1, 2022

08040543

JOINT FURTHER CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENT (TRANSACTION ID # 67429033) FILED BY DEFENDANT THE SALVATION ARMY , A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION

March 25, 2022

March 25, 2022

FILING FEE PAID FOR STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER REGARDING CROSS MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT STATUS (TRANSACTION ID # 67444777) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED Fee: $20.00

April 1, 2022

April 1, 2022

FILING FEE PAID FOR STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF PLAINTIFFS? RECORDS (TRANSACTION ID # 67444777) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED Fee: $20.00

April 1, 2022

April 1, 2022

FILING FEE PAID FOR STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER REGARDING VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF TRACY WOODMANCY AS A NAMED PLAINTIFF WITHOUT PREJUDICE (TRANSACTION ID # 67444777) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED Fee: $20.00

April 1, 2022

April 1, 2022

08046489

PROOF OF SERVICE BY ELECTRONIC MAIL (TRANSACTION ID # 67444777) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED

April 1, 2022

April 1, 2022

08047295

MINUTES FOR APR-01-2022 11:00 AM

April 1, 2022

April 1, 2022

CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE - HEARING HELD. THE COURT SETS THE NEXT CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE FOR MAY-23-2022 AT 10:00 AM IN DEPT. 304. JUDGE: ETHAN P. SCHULMAN, CLERK: E. LARNAUTI, REPORTER: NANCY E. PRESANT, CSR 9906 (T: 510.757.8558, E: NPRESANTCSR@GMAIL.COM)

April 1, 2022

April 1, 2022

08047881

ORDER AFTER APRIL 1, 2022 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (TRANSACTION 67447268)

April 1, 2022

April 1, 2022

08047887

ORDER - STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF TRACY WOODMANCY AS A NAMED PLAINTIFF WITHOUT PREJUDICE (TRANSACTION 67447268)

April 1, 2022

April 1, 2022

08047892

ORDER - STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF PLAINTIFFS RECORDS (TRANSACTION 67447268)

April 1, 2022

April 1, 2022

08047899

ORDER - STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING CROSS MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT STATUS (TRANSACTION 67447268)

April 1, 2022

April 1, 2022

08102493

JOINT FURTHER CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENT (TRANSACTION ID # 67625688) FILED BY DEFENDANT THE SALVATION ARMY , A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION

May 16, 2022

May 16, 2022

FEE PAID ON: STIPULATION & [PROPOSED] ORDER REGARDING SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT (TRANSACTION ID # 67645604) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED Fee: $20.00

May 20, 2022

May 20, 2022

08110927

ORDER - STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT (TRANSACTION 67650572)

May 23, 2022

May 23, 2022

08110940

ORDER AFTER MAY 23, 2022 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (TRANSACTION 67650572)

May 23, 2022

May 23, 2022

08113097

2ND AMENDED COMPLAINT (TRANSACTION ID # 67656669) ** CLASS ACTION ** FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED VAN STRALEN, NICHOL ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED AS TO DEFENDANT THE SALVATION ARMY , A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION DOES 1 THROUGH 25, INCLUSIVE

May 24, 2022

May 24, 2022

FEE PAID ON: STIPULATION & [PROPOSED] ORDER REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF PLAINTIFF VAN STRALEN'S RECORDS (TRANSACTION ID # 67665679) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED VAN STRALEN, NICHOL ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED Fee: $20.00

May 26, 2022

May 26, 2022

08117677

ORDER STIPULATION AND ORDER REGARDING DISCLOSURE OF PLAINTIFF VAN STRALEN'S RECORDS (TRANSACTION 67670982)

May 27, 2022

May 27, 2022

FEE PAID ON: JOINT STIPULATION & [PROPOSED] ORDER CONTINUING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (TRANSACTION ID # 67753677) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED VAN STRALEN, NICHOL ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED Fee: $20.00

June 22, 2022

June 22, 2022

08148237

ANSWER TO 2ND AMENDED COMPLAINT (TRANSACTION ID # 67758383) FILED BY DEFENDANT THE SALVATION ARMY , A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION

June 23, 2022

June 23, 2022

08148382

ORDER - JOINT STIPULATION AND ORDER CONTINUING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (TRANSACTION 67763413)

June 23, 2022

June 23, 2022

08166846

JOINT FURTHER CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENT (TRANSACTION ID # 67805781) FILED BY PLAINTIFF SPILLMAN, JUSTIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED GERARDY, DEVIN , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED CHASE, TERESA , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED WOODMANCY, TRACY , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED SMALLWOOD, SYE , ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED VAN STRALEN, NICHOL ON BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED

July 8, 2022

July 8, 2022

08174386

CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE OF MAY-23-2022 CONTINUED TO JUL-15-2022 AT 11:00 AM IN DEPT. 304 PER ORDER OF THE COURT. NOTICE SENT BY COURT.

July 15, 2022

July 15, 2022

08174975

MINUTES FOR JUL-15-2022 11:00 AM

July 15, 2022

July 15, 2022

08174970

CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE OF JUL-15-2022 CONTINUED TO SEP-13-2022 AT 9:00 AM IN DEPT. 304 FOR CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT DUE SEPTEMBER 6, 2022. JUDGE: HONORABLE ETHAN P. SCHULMAN; CLERK: JOHNNY SENGMANY; REPORTER: JOHNELL GALLIVAN CSR#10505 T: 858.761.7749 E: AUNGIRL66@YAHOO.COM.

July 15, 2022

July 15, 2022

08175289

ORDER AFTER JULY 15, 2022 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE

July 15, 2022

July 15, 2022

Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Labor Rights

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: May 7, 2021

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

The plaintiffs in this case are participants in a California drug and alcohol rehabilitation program operated by the Salvation Army. They brought this lawsuit on behalf of all similarly situated individuals working for the Salvation Army.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Rosen, Bien, Galvan & Grunfeld

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Granted

Defendants

The Salvation Army (Los Angeles), Non-profit or advocacy

Case Details

Causes of Action:

State law

Available Documents:

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General:

Discharge & termination plans

Forced labor

Rehabilitation

Disability and Disability Rights:

Opioid disorder/medication

Discrimination-area:

Pay / Benefits

Discrimination-basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)