Fritsch v. City of Chula Vista

OPINION AND ORDER

AARON, United States Magistrate Judge.

I

Introduction

Plaintiff Ruth Fritsch was employed as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Chula Vista from 1988 until August of 1997, when she was terminated for refusing to submit to a psychiatric evaluation ordered by Defendant Kaheny, the City Attorney of Chula Vista. At the time of the Plaintiffs termination, Defendant Moore was Senior Assistant City Attorney and Defendant Emerson was the Director of Human Resources for the City.

At his deposition, Defendant Kaheny agreed that the Plaintiff had been an excellent employee, and had…