Chettero v. Aurora Behavioral Healthcare
Systemic Labor Code Violations Affecting Psychiatric Hospital Workers, Alleged in Class Action
- 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.
- Class action trial set for September 20, 2024.
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- A settlement for a total sum of $6,250,000 has been reached. The court still needs to approve this settlement. We’ll have to wait for that to happen.
- This settlement deals with 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)
- 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