I Melissa Williams began her law enforcement career with the City of Long Beach in 1978. From the beginning of his tenure as chief, his attitude toward Williams was antagonistic, and Williams began to experience stress. In March of 1992, Williams sought medical care from a general practitioner who placed her on a leave of absence. [74 Cal. App. 4th 1263] Grattan's psychiatric report was provided to the City on April 28, 1992, 53 days after Williams filed her claim for benefits. Preston interpreted the results of psychological tests he administered to Williams and assessed her as depressed and resentful, noting "life has probably become a great strain" for Williams.

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