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    Employment Law

    We have represented hundreds of clients who were victims of unfair or foul play at their job. Our attorneys have the experience it takes to help you weather the storm and be successful in your case.

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    Wrongful Termination

    Our attorneys are amongst Los Angeles’s most highly respected wrongful termination lawyers, and the law firm that professionals turn to when they feel they have little recourse after being fired.

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    Kaiser Permanente

    At Rager & Yoon – Employment Lawyers, we have been successfully prosecuting Kaiser Permanente cases on behalf of their employees for more than 20 years.

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    Healthcare Law

    We specialize in representing all categories of medical professional whistleblowers who have been retaliated against for raising patient care issues under Health & Safety Code section 1278.5 and Labor Code section 1102.5.

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    PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF

    CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES

    Countless employees in the State of California and Los Angeles lose their jobs as a result of discrimination, harassment or retaliation. A job loss can be financially and emotionally devastating to the employee and their family. Our job is to address and remedy these harms.
    At Rager & Yoon — Employment Lawyers, we take pride in protecting the rights and best interests of clients who have been the victim of wrongful termination. Our team of wrongful termination attorneys utilizes an aggressive and comprehensive approach to place each client in the best position to succeed.

    TRIAL VERDICTS IN EMPLOYMENT CASES

    $1,630,334

    Defamation

    $1,400,000

    Whistleblower.

    We achieved a $1.4M settlement on behalf of a terminated manager alleging retaliation and whistleblowing.

    $1,228,721

    Loveless v. Kaiser Permanente

    On January 25, 2019, a jury and the court compensated Ms. Loveless $1,228,721.96 in a case in which she proved that she was the victim of retaliation for raising concerns to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Human Resources.

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    $11.441,559

    MARTINUCCI V. KAISER PERMANENTE

    A Jury awarded Dr. Martinucci $11,441,559 against Southern California Permanente Medical Group and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. Dr. Martinucci proved that the Defendants’ retaliated against him for attempting to improve patient care through uniform radiology procedures.

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    $3,949,580

    STRUB V. KAISER PERMANENTE

    A jury found that Kaiser had a conflict of interest when they reported Dr. Strub to the medical board and then concurrently represented him in front of the same medical board resulting in the loss of his license.

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    $3,458,331

    CHAUGLE V. TENET HEALTHCARE

    A jury found that Dr. Chaugle was retaliated against for being a patient advocate by Valley Heart Associates Medical Group and that Doctor’s Medical Center of Modesto (Tenet) interfered with his employment relationship and intentionally inflicted emotional distress upon him. Dr. Chaugle raised concerns that emergent cardiac surgeries were being delayed and cardiac patients were being mixed with infected patients.

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    $2,699,000

    HUFFMAN V. WONDERBREAD /IBC

    Huffman was a district sales manager sued the defendant bread company claiming age discrimination in violation of state law. The plaintiff alleged that he was demoted resulting in a reduction of his pay when two younger managers were hired and that he was subsequently wrongfully terminated by the defendant because of his age.

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    $2,500,000

    HERBST V. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, INC.

    A jury found that Plaintiff was subjected to gender harassment. Ms. Herbst worked for Universal Studios for 17 years and was laid off.

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    $2,108,303

    BRANNIGAN V. SUTTER HEALTH

    A jury found that Dr. Brannigan was defamed as a result of his advocacy for better patient care. Dr. Brannigan complained about a lack of supplies and substandard care by the attending OB/GYN anesthesiologist.

    $1,750,000

    WASCHER V. KAISER PERMANENTE

    (1) There was a lack of timely access to surgery for cancer patients; (2) general surgeons were doing complex cancer cases they were not qualified to perform; (3) there was no comprehensive cancer care program at Kaiser Orange County. In response to his complaints, the jury found that Dr. Wascher was retaliated against and defamed by Kaiser. The jury also found Kaiser guilty of malice, oppression and fraud.

    $1,519,679

    JORDAN V. CITY OF LONG BEACH

    Sharon Jordon worked for 16 years as a secretary for defendant city of Long Beach. A jury found that Ms. Jordan was retaliated against for filing a complaint of discrimination and wrongfully terminated.

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    $1,450,000

    Wang v. Sony Electronics

    A jury found that 14-year employee, Mr. Wang, was fired after informing his employer of the need for back surgery.

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    $1,250,000

    RENSHAW-BODNAR V. CITY OF LONG BEACH

    Plaintiff alleged that she was retaliated against for reporting racial discrimination.

    $1,189,843

    LANDIS V. PINKERTON’S SECURITY

    The arbitrator awarded Mr. Landis a verdict.

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    $1,046,347.55

    LAVE V. CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS

    The jury found that Mr. Lave was retaliated against for taking sick time and complaining of discrimination.

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    $1,630,334

    Defamation

    $1,400,000

    We achieved a $1.4M settlement on behalf of a terminated manager alleging retaliation and whistleblowing.

    $1,228,721

    On January 25, 2019, a jury and the court compensated Ms. Loveless $1,228,721.96 in a case in which she proved that she was the victim of retaliation for raising concerns to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Human Resources.

    $11.441,559

    A Jury awarded Dr. Martinucci $11,441,559 against Southern California Permanente Medical Group and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. Dr. Martinucci proved that the Defendants’ retaliated against him for attempting to improve patient care through uniform radiology procedures.

    $3,949,580

    A jury found that Kaiser had a conflict of interest when they reported Dr. Strub to the medical board and then concurrently represented him in front of the same medical board resulting in the loss of his license.

    $3,458,331

    A jury found that Dr. Chaugle was retaliated against for being a patient advocate by Valley Heart Associates Medical Group and that Doctor’s Medical Center of Modesto (Tenet) interfered with his employment relationship and intentionally inflicted emotional distress upon him. Dr. Chaugle raised…

    $2,699,000

    Huffman was a district sales manager sued the defendant bread company claiming age discrimination in violation of state law. The plaintiff alleged that he was demoted resulting in a reduction of his pay when two younger managers were hired and that he was…

    $2,500,000

    A jury found that Plaintiff was subjected to gender harassment. Ms. Herbst worked for Universal Studios for 17 years and was laid off.

    $2,108,303

    A jury found that Dr. Brannigan was defamed as a result of his advocacy for better patient care. Dr. Brannigan complained about a lack of supplies and substandard care by the attending OB/GYN anesthesiologist.

    $1,750,000

    (1) There was a lack of timely access to surgery for cancer patients; (2) general surgeons were doing complex cancer cases they were not qualified to perform; (3) there was no comprehensive cancer care program at Kaiser Orange County. In response to his…

    $1,519,679

    2014, Mr. Rager obtained $1,519,679 JORDAN v. CITY OF LONG BEACH.

    $1,450,000

    A jury found that 14-year employee, Mr. Wang, was fired after informing his employer of the need for back surgery.

    Disclaimer: These verdicts/settlements do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your case and may not represent the final disposition of the case via appeal, settlement or by other means

    HAVE YOU LOST A JOB DUE TO WRONGFUL TERMINATION?

    Far too many employees are forced to endure a hostile work environment and they are forced to quit. If they don’t quit, they are ultimately fired illegally. Fortunately,
    there are many laws in California designed to remedy employers who wrongfully terminate employees in Los Angeles and throughout the State. Over the years, the
    wrongful termination attorneys at Rager & Yoon Employment Lawyers have successfully represented hundreds of employees in a variety of cases including:
    Sexual Harassment

    What Is Wrongful Discharge?

    Just because California is an “at-will” state does not mean that employers are free to fire people for any reason whatsoever. There are numerous reasons why a person may lose their job, but there are several ways in which a termination may be considered “wrongful.” In legal terms, wrongful termination refers to a situation where an employer fires or lays off an employee in a way that breaches the employee’s legal rights. Some of the most common cases that we handle at Rager & Yoon – Employment Lawyers include discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases.

    You can count on our wrongful termination attorneys to take the time to thoroughly investigate your case. Because every client is different, our legal team and staff take pride in providing personalized legal representation and counsel. From the moment a client visits an initial consultation and all the way through the trial, we will always stand by our client’s side.

    Kaiser Permanente Workplace Claims

    Kaiser Permanente and its affiliates are one of the largest employers in Los Angeles and throughout California. At Rager & Yoon – Employment Lawyers, we have been representing employees against Kaiser Permanente for more than two decades. Our team has successfully litigated countless cases of wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against Kaiser Permanente, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., Southern California Permanente Medical Group, The Permanente Medical Group, and other Kaiser affiliates. We proudly stand by all types of Kaiser medical professionals regarding their EEOC, FEHA, and Civil Rights Department, along with claims for violation of Health and Safety Code section 1278.5, Business and Professions Code section 2056, and Labor Code section 1102.5.

    If you or a loved one has been wrongfully terminated, discriminated against, harassed or retaliated against by Kaiser Permanente, contact Rager & Yoon – Employment Lawyers for help today.

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    MEET OUR ATTORNEYS

    At Rager & Yoon — Employment Lawyers we have extensive experience across all areas of employment law.
    Learn more about what makes our award-winning attorneys stand out.

    Jeffrey Rager

    Founding Partner

    James Yoon

    Partner

    Ashley Garay

    Associate Attorney

    HIGHLY RATED LOS ANGELES

    EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS YOU CAN TRUST

    For more than 25 years, Mr. Rager has recovered millions in verdicts and settlements. He has been rated as a Top 100 Superlawyer in Southern California for years and recognized by the Daily Journal as a Top Employment Lawyer in the State of California. He has teamed up with Mr. Yoon for the past six years to bring exceptional results to their clients. When it comes to representation in wrongful termination cases, you need an attorney with a proven track record in Los Angeles and throughout the State of California. We have successfully tried cases in Northern California, Central California, and in Southern California. Contact Rager and Yoon — Employment Lawyers for a free consultation regarding your case.

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