Attorney Profile

California Litigation Experience

Attorney Shelley Bryant has practiced law in California since 2002. He has personally filed and litigated employment lawsuits in 19 California counties.

Fresno Office — Representing California Employees Statewide

Bryant Workers Law maintains its office in Fresno, California, at 8050 N. Palm Ave., Ste. 300, Fresno, CA 93711. Our regional telephone numbers for Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, and San Luis Obispo all connect to our Fresno office.

We accept appropriate employment cases throughout California, including in counties not listed on this page.

The courthouses listed on this page are court locations where cases are filed. They are not Bryant Workers Law offices.

About This Page

This page lists California courts where Mr. Bryant has filed and litigated employment lawsuits, with representative examples. The examples are not a complete list of his cases. Each employment case listed was handled while Mr. Bryant practiced with a prior firm, identified with the case; none is presented as a Bryant Workers Law matter. The Appellate Courts section also includes a civil-rights appeal Mr. Bryant worked on as a certified law student, before his admission to the California Bar.

Case descriptions summarize claims asserted in court filings. Claims and allegations are not findings, and this page does not describe the outcome of any case.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different, and results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each situation.

Central Valley

Counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare (7)

Fresno County · 3 representative cases

Court: Superior Court of California, County of Fresno — Official court website
Courthouse locations: See the court’s official locations page.
Court information only. This is not a Bryant Workers Law office.
Case information: Fresno Superior Court case information (free account required)

Representative cases

Aaron Delgado v. J.R. Simplot Company, et al.
Fresno County Superior Court No. 23CECG00082 · Removed to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, No. 1:23-cv-00214 · Filed 2023
Employment discrimination claims. Employment discrimination Counsel for the plaintiff (prior firm). Public docket record (Justia)
Elena Avila v. Arbor Lodging Partners, LLC
Fresno County Superior Court No. 22CECG02263 · Removed to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, No. 1:22-cv-01099 · Filed 2022
Employment discrimination claims. Employment discrimination Counsel for the plaintiff (prior firm). Public docket record (Justia)
David Husted v. The Harris Waste Management Group, Inc., et al.
Fresno County Superior Court No. 23CECG03676 · Removed to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, No. 1:23-cv-01459 · Filed 2023
Employment claims (civil rights — jobs). Employment claims (civil rights — jobs). Counsel for the plaintiff (prior firm). Public docket record (Justia)

Kern County · 1 representative case

Court: Superior Court of California, County of Kern — Official court website
Courthouse locations: See the court’s official locations page.
Court information only. This is not a Bryant Workers Law office.
Case information: Kern Superior Court case information (free account required)

Representative case

Michael Crowe v. City of Bakersfield
Kern County Superior Court No. BCV-17-101776 · Filed 2017
The complaint asserted disability discrimination, failure-to-accommodate, failure-to-engage-in-the-interactive-process and retaliation claims under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and retaliation under the California Family Rights Act, on behalf of a city employee. Disability discrimination Counsel for the plaintiff (with Bryant Whitten, LLP).

Kings County · 1 representative case

Court: Superior Court of California, County of Kings — Official court website
Courthouse — general civil filing location: Kings Superior Court, 1640 Kings County Drive, Hanford, CA 93230
Court information only. This is not a Bryant Workers Law office.
Case information: Kings Superior Court case information (free account required)

Representative case

James Anderson v. Sodexo, Inc., et al.
Kings County Superior Court No. 23CU0283 · Removed to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, No. 1:23-cv-01177 · Filed 2023
Employment claims (civil rights — jobs). Employment claims (civil rights — jobs). Counsel for the plaintiff (prior firm). Public docket record (Justia)

Madera County · 2 representative cases

Court: Superior Court of California, County of Madera — Official court website
Courthouse — general civil filing location: Madera Superior Court, 200 South G Street, Madera, CA 93637
Court information only. This is not a Bryant Workers Law office.
Case information: Madera Superior Court case information (free account required)

Representative cases

Karla Scott v. Ardagh Glass Inc., et al.
Madera County Superior Court No. MCV087138 · Removed to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, No. 1:22-cv-00754 · Filed 2022
Employment claims (civil rights — jobs). Employment claims (civil rights — jobs). Counsel for the plaintiff (prior firm). Public docket record (Justia)
Wesley Lee v. Ardagh Glass Inc., et al.
Madera County Superior Court No. MCV 068465 · Removed to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, No. 1:14-cv-01759 · Filed 2014
Employment claims (civil rights — jobs). Employment claims (civil rights — jobs). Counsel for the plaintiff (prior firm). Public docket record (Justia)

Merced County · 1 representative case

Court: Superior Court of California, County of Merced — Official court website
Courthouse — general civil filing location: Old Merced Courthouse, 627 W. 21st Street, Merced, CA 95340. Civil cases may be assigned to other courthouses in this county.
Court information only. This is not a Bryant Workers Law office.
Case information: Merced Superior Court case information

Representative case

Alicia Munoz and Carrie Tovar v. Denny's, Inc., et al.
Merced County Superior Court No. 149553 · Filed 2006
Two restaurant employees, an assistant manager and a server, asserted claims for sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, retaliation under Labor Code section 923, unfair business practices, wrongful termination in violation of public policy, and defamation. Sexual harassment Counsel for the plaintiffs (with W. J. Smith & Associates).

Stanislaus County · 1 representative case

Court: Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus — Official court website
Courthouse — general civil filing location: City Towers Courthouse, 801 10th Street, 4th Floor, Modesto, CA 95354
Court information only. This is not a Bryant Workers Law office.
Case information: Stanislaus Superior Court case information

Representative case

Jessica Palma v. County of Stanislaus
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, No. 1:17-cv-00819 · Filed 2017
Employment discrimination claims under Title VII against a county employer. Employment discrimination Counsel for the plaintiff (prior firm). Public docket record (Justia)

Tulare County · 1 representative case

Court: Superior Court of California, County of Tulare — Official court website
Courthouse — general civil filing location: Visalia Division, 221 S. Mooney Blvd., Room 201, Visalia, CA 93291. Civil cases may be assigned to other courthouses in this county.
Court information only. This is not a Bryant Workers Law office.
Case information: Tulare Superior Court case information

Representative case

Nicole Vartabedian v. Tulare County Office of Education
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, No. 1:15-cv-00083 · Filed 2015
Employment claims against a county education agency. Employment claims. Counsel for the plaintiff (prior firm). Public docket record (Justia)

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Sacramento Region

Counties: Sacramento, El Dorado, Yolo (3)

Sacramento County · 2 representative cases

Court: Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento — Official court website
Courthouse — general civil filing location: Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Sacramento County Courthouse, 500 G Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 (current civil courthouse; not necessarily the location of historical proceedings)
Court information only. This is not a Bryant Workers Law office.
Case information: Sacramento Superior Court case information (free account required)

Representative cases

Rachel Hernandez v. Ignite Restaurant Group, Inc., et al.
Sacramento County Superior Court · Removed to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, No. 2:12-cv-02468 · Filed 2012
Claims of perceived-disability discrimination under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and wrongful termination. Disability discrimination Counsel for the plaintiff (prior firm). Public docket record (Justia)
Rodney Frazior v. Willis Group, LLC, et al.
Sacramento County Superior Court · Removed to the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, No. 2:15-cv-01968 · Filed 2015
Employment claims. Employment claims. Counsel for the plaintiff (prior firm). Public docket record (Justia)

El Dorado County · 2 representative cases

Court: Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado — Official court website
Courthouse locations: See the court’s official locations page.
Court information only. This is not a Bryant Workers Law office.
Case information: El Dorado Superior Court case information (free account required)

Representative cases

Darrell Moore v. Pet Supermarket, Inc.
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, No. 2:13-cv-01478 · Filed 2013
Perceived-disability discrimination and related claims under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, brought by a store manager at the employer's South Lake Tahoe store. Disability discrimination Counsel for the plaintiff (prior firm). Public docket record (Justia)
Randy Hubbard v. Marshall Medical Center
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, No. 2:16-cv-02315 · Filed 2016
Employment claims under Title VII. Employment claims. Counsel for the plaintiff (prior firm). Public docket record (Justia)

Yolo County · 1 representative case

Court: Superior Court of California, County of Yolo — Official court website
Courthouse — general civil filing location: 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695
Court information only. This is not a Bryant Workers Law office.
Case information: Yolo Superior Court case information

Representative case

Kristen Walker v. Regents of the University of California
Yolo County Superior Court No. CV12-2264 · Filed 2012
The complaint alleged that a university employer withdrew a postdoctoral research job offer after the applicant asked about maternity leave. It asserted claims for pregnancy and perceived-disability discrimination, failure to accommodate, failure to engage in the interactive process, and retaliation under the California Family Rights Act. Pregnancy discrimination Counsel for the plaintiff (with Bryant Whitten, LLP).

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San Francisco Bay Area

Counties: Alameda, San Francisco, Santa Clara (3)

Alameda County · 1 representative case

Court: Superior Court of California, County of Alameda — Official court website
Courthouse locations: See the court’s official locations page.
Court information only. This is not a Bryant Workers Law office.
Case information: Alameda Superior Court case information (account required; fees apply)

Representative case

Brenda Alvarenga Rivera v. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., et al.
Alameda County Superior Court No. 25CV114915 · Filed 2025
A restaurant employee alleged pregnancy discrimination and harassment, failure to accommodate pregnancy-related conditions, and retaliation for requesting accommodation and using sick leave. Pregnancy discrimination Counsel for the plaintiff (with Bryant Whitten, LLP).

San Francisco County · 1 representative case

Court: Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco — Official court website
Courthouse — general civil filing location: Civic Center Courthouse, 400 McAllister Street, Room 103, San Francisco, CA 94102
Court information only. This is not a Bryant Workers Law office.
Case information: San Francisco Superior Court case information

Representative case

Penny Mims v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.
San Francisco County Superior Court No. CGC-20-583388 · Filed 2020
The complaint asserted claims for sexual harassment and failure to prevent sexual harassment under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, retaliation under the Act, and whistleblower retaliation under Labor Code section 1102.5, against a public employer. Sexual harassment Counsel for the plaintiff (with Bryant Whitten, LLP).

Santa Clara County · 1 representative case

Court: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara — Official court website
Courthouse — general civil filing location: Downtown Superior Court, 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. Civil cases may be assigned to other courthouses in this county.
Court information only. This is not a Bryant Workers Law office.
Case information: Santa Clara Superior Court case information

Representative case

Catherine Hart v. Envision Peripherals, Inc.
Santa Clara County Superior Court No. 24CV446787 · Filed 2024
Claims filed for age and perceived-disability discrimination and harassment, failure to accommodate, failure to engage in the interactive process, retaliation for requesting accommodation, and wrongful termination. Disability discrimination Counsel for the plaintiff (with Bryant Whitten, LLP).

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Southern California

Counties: Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego (3)

Los Angeles County · 1 representative case

Court: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles — Official court website
Courthouse — general civil filing location: Stanley Mosk Courthouse, 111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Civil cases may be assigned to other courthouses in this county.
Court information only. This is not a Bryant Workers Law office.
Case information: Los Angeles Superior Court case information (search by case number)

Representative case

Jacqueline Carr v. Laboratory Corporation of America, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court No. 24STCV02967 · Removed to the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, No. 2:24-cv-03123 · Filed 2024
Employment-related litigation filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Counsel for the plaintiff (prior firm). Public docket record (Justia)

Riverside County · 1 representative case

Court: Superior Court of California, County of Riverside — Official court website
Courthouse — general civil filing location: Riverside Historic Courthouse, 4050 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501. Civil cases may be assigned to other courthouses in this county.
Court information only. This is not a Bryant Workers Law office.
Case information: Riverside Superior Court case information (free account required)

Representative case

Allon Hull and Chris Schott v. Laboratory Corporation of America, et al.
Riverside County Superior Court No. CVRI2300867 · Removed to the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, No. 5:23-cv-00526 · Filed 2023
Employment-related litigation filed in Riverside County Superior Court. Counsel for the plaintiffs (prior firm). Public docket record (Justia)

San Diego County · 1 representative case

Court: Superior Court of California, County of San Diego — Official court website
Courthouse — general civil filing location: Hall of Justice, 330 W. Broadway, Room 225, San Diego, CA 92101. Civil cases may be assigned to other courthouses in this county.
Court information only. This is not a Bryant Workers Law office.
Case information: San Diego Superior Court case information

Representative case

Cameron McKay v. Bio Clean Environmental Services, Inc., et al.
San Diego County Superior Court No. 37-2019-00008613-CU-OE-CTL · Filed 2019
A sales manager over 40 alleged age discrimination and wrongful termination, together with claims for breach of an implied contract of continued employment, failure to reimburse business expenses, whistleblower retaliation, and waiting-time penalties under the Labor Code. Age discrimination Counsel for the plaintiff (with Bryant Whitten, LLP).

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Central Coast

Counties: Monterey, San Luis Obispo (2)

Monterey County · 1 representative case

Court: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey — Official court website
Courthouse locations: See the court’s official locations page.
Court information only. This is not a Bryant Workers Law office.
Case information: Monterey Superior Court case information

Representative case

Matt Pimentel v. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Monterey County Superior Court No. M123983 · Filed 2013
A registered nurse supervisor at a state correctional facility alleged whistleblower retaliation for reporting unlawful conduct under Labor Code section 1102.5, together with discrimination, failure-to-accommodate, and family-leave retaliation claims. Whistleblower retaliation Counsel for the plaintiff (with Bryant Whitten, LLP).

San Luis Obispo County · 2 representative cases

Court: Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo — Official court website
Courthouse — general civil filing location: 1050 Monterey Street, Room 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
Court information only. This is not a Bryant Workers Law office.
Case information: San Luis Obispo Superior Court case information (registration required)

Representative cases

Desiree Timmons v. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, et al.
San Luis Obispo County Superior Court No. CV098386 · Filed 2009
Workplace privacy, harassment, and retaliation claims against a state employer under the Labor Code, California privacy law, and the Fair Employment and Housing Act. Retaliation Counsel for the plaintiff (with W. J. Smith & Associates, Inc.).
Victor Gonzalez and Roman Hernandez v. Helix Electric, Inc.
San Luis Obispo County Superior Court No. 19CV-0082 · Filed 2019
Two employees of an electrical contractor alleged they were terminated after complaining about unsafe equipment operation at a worksite, asserting whistleblower and safety-complaint retaliation claims under Labor Code sections 1102.5 and 6310 and wrongful termination. Whistleblower retaliation Counsel for the plaintiffs (with Bryant Whitten, LLP).

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Sierra Foothills

Counties: Tuolumne (1)

Tuolumne County · 1 representative case

Court: Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne — Official court website
Courthouse — general civil filing location: 12855 Justice Center Drive, Sonora, CA 95370
Court information only. This is not a Bryant Workers Law office.
Case information: The court does not offer online case search. Case records are available through the court clerk.

Representative case

Shalene Williams, et al. v. Safeway, Inc., et al.
Tuolumne County Superior Court No. CV65079 · Filed 2023
Three former employees of a grocery retailer alleged gender-based harassment and discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful constructive discharge under the Fair Employment and Housing Act. Sexual harassment Counsel for the plaintiffs (with Bryant Whitten, LLP).

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Federal Courts

Mr. Bryant is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and has litigated employment cases in both. Federal cases appear with their counties above. Another example, arising in Merced County:

Angelina Saldana v. Mark One Corporation
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, No. 1:13-cv-01579 · Filed 2013
The complaint alleged employment events in Merced County and asserted claims for pregnancy discrimination under Title VII and the Fair Employment and Housing Act, perceived-disability discrimination, failure to accommodate, retaliation under the California Family Rights Act and the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and whistleblower retaliation under Labor Code section 1102.5. Counsel for the plaintiff (with Bryant Whitten, LLP). Public record (GovInfo)

Appellate Courts

Martha Rivera, et al. v. NIBCO, Inc.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, No. 09-15136 · 2010
National-origin discrimination claims under Title VII and the Fair Employment and Housing Act. National-origin discrimination Counsel for the plaintiffs-appellants (prior firm). Public docket record (Justia)
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Harris Farms, Inc. (Olivia Tamayo, plaintiff-intervenor)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Nos. 05-16945, 06-16317, 06-16437 · 2008
Sexual harassment and retaliation claims. Sexual harassment Co-counsel for the plaintiff-intervenor (with W. J. Smith & Associates).

Mr. Bryant has also worked on state-court appeals.

Constitutional civil-rights appeal (law school)

Mayweathers v. Newland, 258 F.3d 930 (9th Cir. 2001) — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · Argued April 10, 2001 · Published opinion filed August 2, 2001
A constitutional civil-rights case, not an employment case. A class of Muslim inmates at California State Prison, Solano challenged prison work-program rules under which missing work to attend Jumu'ah, an hour-long Friday religious service, counted as an unexcused absence that could lead to discipline, including the loss of sentence credits. The inmates alleged that the rules burdened their free exercise of religion. The Ninth Circuit's published opinion addressed the inmates' standing, the limits the Prison Litigation Reform Act places on preliminary relief in prison cases, and how the Turner v. Safley standard for prison rules that burden inmates' constitutional rights applies to religious practice. Before his admission to the California Bar in 2002, Mr. Bryant represented the inmates as a certified law student in the King Hall Civil Rights Clinic at the University of California, Davis School of Law, under the supervision of clinic attorney Susan D. Christian. He personally presented the inmates' oral argument to the Ninth Circuit. Published opinion (Justia)

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Last reviewed: October 18, 2026

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