Jonathan Schmidt v. City of Pasadena et al

  1. October 05, 2026

    9th Circ. Says PREP Act Bars Pasadena COVID Policy Suit

    The Ninth Circuit on Monday refused to revive a Pasadena employee's suit challenging the city's COVID-19 safety policy for unvaccinated city employees, ruling that the city is immune from his claims under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act.

  2. May 19, 2023

    Calif. Forecast: State Justices To Hear Screening Bias Args

    In the next week, attorneys should watch for oral arguments before the California Supreme Court regarding whether a business entity acting as an agent of an employer can be held directly liable for discrimination under state law. Here's a look at that case and other labor and employment matters on deck in California.