Ex-SCIF Employee Had No Viable Claim Against Former Attorney, Labor Union

A California appellate court ruled that a veteran State Compensation Insurance Fund employee could not proceed with his suit against his former attorney or labor union related to the alleged mishandling of his claim against his former employer. Case: Mykles v. Williams, No. C079338, 03/01/2017, unpublished. Facts: Earl Mykles worked for the State Compensation Insurance Fund for 18 years until March 2007. SCIF stated he was fired because of poor performance. Mykles was a member of the Service Employees International Union, Local 1000, and he requested assistance from the union in chall...