Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Assaulted at workplace

On 12-09-08 I was assaulted (cursed at and pushed/shoved into a corner) at work by a supervisor/ manager. There were witnesses and I did NOT retaliate. I let him have his moment. The owner and this man are good friends. To ''smooth things out'' the owner suspended me for 2 days without pay. Nothing happened to the man who assaulted me. He has done it before to other employees and has goten away with it. I did go to the police to file a report of the assault. The police also recomended I take it to the labor department. Unfortunately, the labor dept. only deals with discrimanatory cases (race etc.) and couldn't help file anything against the company.

What can I do? Do I have a case?

Please help! I do not want them to get away with this.


Asked on 12/11/08, 7:11 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
ARMAN MOHEBAN LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN

Re: Assaulted at workplace

You may have a worker's compensation case against your employer, since your injuries (trauma, anxiety..) are work-related. Call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.

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Answered on 12/12/08, 3:22 pm
Joseph La Costa Joseph La Costa, Attorney at Law

Re: Assaulted at workplace

If you are located in Orange, San Diego or Imperial counties, you can email me your contact info, so we can discuss your particular situation. There is no charge for consultation.

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Answered on 12/29/08, 2:21 pm
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: Assaulted at workplace

You could sue the supervisor and your employer, asking punitive damages against both as your employer ratified the supervisor's torts by not disciplining him. Contact me directly.

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Answered on 12/15/08, 7:44 pm


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