Bell v. City of Torrance

Opinion

KLEIN, P. J.

Plaintiff and appellant Alberta L. Bell (Bell) appeals a judgment denying her petition for writ of mandate (Code Civ. Proc., § 1085) wherein she sought reinstatement as a permanent employee of defendant and respondent City of Torrance (the City).

The essential issue presented is whether Bell was a probationary employee at the time the City terminated her employment, so as to entitle the City to terminate her without according her any administrative review.

Because we conclude Bell was terminated within the probationary period as extended by her extensive absence, and received…