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| Case Name | Heywood v. Casa Cabinets, Inc. | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 12/21/2017 | |
| Note | A California appellate court ruled that an injured worker could not be compelled to arbitrate his discrimination and retaliation claims against his former employer, since the arbitration agreement he had signed was unconscionable. | |
| Citation | E066122 | |
| WCC Citation | Super.Ct.No. CIVDS1603934 |
IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOURTH APPELLATE DISTRICT DIVISION TWO Â . Â Â Â Â Â Â Â JACOB HEYWOOD, Plaintiff and Respondent. . Â Â Â Â Â Â Â v. . Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CASA CABINETS, INC. , Defendant and Appellant, . Â Â Â Â Â Â Â E066122 . Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (Super. Ct. No. CIVDS1603934) . Â Â Â Â Â Â Â OPINION . Â Â Â Â Â Â Â APPEAL from the Superior Court of San Bernardino County. I INTRODUCTION . Â Â Â Â Â Defendant Casa Cabinets, Inc. appeals the trial courtâs order denying its motion to compel arbitration of plaintiff Jacob Heywoodâs wrongful termination action. . Â Â Â Â Â Â Plaintiff alleged in his verified complaint that he was employed as an hourly worker at Casa Cabinets, Inc. (defendant) from January 2014 to August 17, 2015. . Â Â Â Â Â Â NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS . Â Â Â Â Â Â CODRINGTON J.
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