On February 21, 2025, a significant legal complaint was filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura. The plaintiff, Jose Villalobos, is bringing a case against his former employers—Employer’s Outsourcing, LLC; Simplify HR, Inc.; and Greentech Renewables—alleging a series of employment violations. The complaint outlines multiple grievances under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), including race/color discrimination and harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other labor code violations.
Jose Villalobos claims that during his tenure as a driver for the defendants, he was subjected to racial discrimination and harassment due to his Hispanic ethnicity. According to the complaint, Villalobos experienced derogatory comments from his supervisor Ryan, who allegedly made racially insensitive remarks such as telling him to "RUN!" during an inspection—a comment Villalobos interpreted as a racial stereotype about Hispanics being pursued by immigration authorities. These incidents contributed to what Villalobos describes as a hostile work environment.
The complaint further alleges that Villalobos was wrongfully terminated on May 31, 2023. He asserts that his dismissal was not only discriminatory but also retaliatory in nature after he reported these issues. Additionally, Villalobos accuses the defendants of failing to provide mandatory meal and rest breaks during his employment period. He states that he worked between forty to fifty-five hours per week at an hourly rate of $21 but was denied appropriate breaks as required by California labor laws.
Villalobos's lawsuit seeks various forms of relief from the court. He demands compensatory damages for lost wages and benefits due to wrongful termination and discrimination. The plaintiff also seeks punitive damages aimed at punishing the defendants for their alleged unlawful conduct and deterring similar future behavior. Furthermore, he requests injunctive relief to prevent ongoing unlawful business practices by the defendants.
Representing Jose Villalobos in this legal battle are attorneys Peter M. Lazarus and Brian Angelini from Pacific Attorney Group based in Los Angeles. The case has been assigned Case No. 202% 5CU VY WT OS90F ? with Judge Joan Foster presiding over the proceedings.