Rosa Isabel Gonzalez Rosales has filed a compelling lawsuit against her former employer, alleging severe workplace misconduct that has left her seeking justice. The complaint was filed on April 7, 2025, in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, targeting 7-Eleven, Inc., Jaspal Sandhu, Sukhi Sandhu, and Sandhu Business Investments Inc. The allegations include sexual harassment, wrongful discharge against public policy, and several other charges related to workplace violations.
According to the court documents filed by Rosales' attorneys from the Law Offices of Cohen & Cohen, P.C., the plaintiff accuses Jaspal Sandhu of persistent sexual harassment during her employment at a 7-Eleven franchise in Simi Valley. Rosales recounts numerous incidents where Jaspal made inappropriate sexual advances and comments towards her. She alleges that he sent explicit messages and even exposed himself to her while at work. Furthermore, she claims that Jaspal engaged in lewd acts such as watching pornography and masturbating openly in the store's office. The complaint also details an incident involving a hidden recording device found in the women's restroom, which further heightened Rosales' fears for her privacy and safety.
The plaintiff asserts that these actions were not isolated incidents but part of a broader pattern of misconduct tolerated by management. She accuses Sukhi Sandhu, Jaspal's father and a key figure in Sandhu Business Investments Inc., of also engaging in inappropriate behavior under the guise of seeking comfort due to his wife's illness. The lawsuit highlights how both defendants allegedly used their positions to exploit Rosales' vulnerability as a single mother caring for an autistic child.
Rosales is seeking general and special damages for emotional distress caused by this alleged harassment and invasion of privacy. She also demands punitive damages to deter similar conduct in the future. Her legal team argues that the defendants acted with malice and intentional disregard for her rights as an employee. They are pursuing penalties under various California statutes related to labor law violations and privacy breaches.
The case brings attention to critical issues surrounding workplace safety and employer accountability. It underscores the need for robust measures to prevent harassment and protect employees from exploitation. As Rosales seeks redress through the legal system, this case may serve as a catalyst for change within corporate environments that have historically overlooked such grievances.
Representing Rosa Isabel Gonzalez Rosales are attorneys Thomas L. Cohen and Jake R. Cohen from Cohen & Cohen, P.C., while the presiding judge is yet unnamed. The case is identified under Case No.: 2025 CUPPO41 633.