Chettero v. Aurora Behavioral Healthcare
Class Action Settlement Approval Process Underway in Case for Psychiatric Hospital Workers in Santa Rosa
- Filed 2021; Sonoma County Superior Court Case No. SCV-268610.
- Plaintiff, a registered nurse, seeks to recover compensation for nurses and mental health workers from 2016 to present working in Santa Rosa for late, short, and missed meal and rest periods.
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- The Sonoma County Superior Court granted preliminary approval of a $6,250,000 settlement reached between Plaintiff and the hospital.
- This settlement resolves the claims for missed, late, and short meal and rest breaks for hospital workers between July 21, 2016, and January 19, 2024.
- Who’s included?
- Registered nurses (RNs)
- Licensed vocational nurses (LVNs)
- Psychiatric technicians (LPTs)
- Mental health workers (MHWs)
- Mental health technicians (MHTs)
- More information about the settlement will be sent to class members via U.S. Mail, email, and text message by the end of February 2025.
- If you have not received more information about the settlement by March 2025, please contact us below.
- Have questions? Contact us below. We can give you more details and update your contact information.
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Class Certification Granted in Meal & Rest Break Lawsuit!
Our attorneys secured a major victory for nurses and mental health workers at Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital, also known as Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital. On December 7, 2023, the Superior Court in and for Sonoma County certified their class action lawsuit, allowing them to pursue denied meal & rest breaks as a united force. This opens the door for potential compensation for hundreds of impacted workers. The lawsuit alleges Aurora’s policies and understaffing made taking breaks difficult, forcing employees to work through them. This violates California law and creates a dangerous environment.
With the decision, discovery and trial prep can begin. We’re confident the evidence will prove widespread violations and secure a just outcome for the class.
Are you affected? If you’re a nurse or mental health worker at the Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital and have been unable to take your breaks, contact us for a free consultation. We’re here to fight for your rights!
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Xinying Valerian
Managing Partner