Eldridge v. Superior Court

Opinion

FRANSON, P. J.

Statement of the Case

Petitioner Ruth Eldridge, an eight-year employee of Sierra View District Hospital, was elected to the governing board (Board) of the hospital district at a public election. Pursuant to a recently enacted district bylaw, which precluded employees from sitting on the Board, her employment with the hospital was terminated. Eldridge sued for violation of her civil rights and wrongful termination. She sought summary adjudication that the termination violated her rights to free speech and to engage in political activity. The trial court denied the motion…