Dear PERK Members,
As you know, we are litigating multiple cases and are awaiting the outcome. We have a general update below.
For those in LA County, here is a more specific update. Much of what we share below may be relevant to many of our PERK Members. We will be addressing the following:
1) LA County Update
2) Pluritas/PERK/PHR survey
3) Right to Sue Letters
4) Notices of Discharge
5) Damage Cases
6) Communications and Q&A
LA County Legal Update
PERK (Tsai) vs. Los Angeles County
The County made another motion for judgment on the pleadings on August 15. It is set to be heard on December 15. The County of Los Angeles continues to file motions in attempts to dismiss our case. Our case continues to hold strong. We should win on December 15. We already have a trial date set for next May.
We know we are right and that we have gotten good results in San Francisco and San Diego. Our lawsuit continues to pressure Los Angeles County to rescind all the Covid vaccine policies. Here is a copy of our third amended complaint filed over the summer.
Pluritas/PERK/PHR Survey Update
If you are in the County of Los Angeles and responded to the PERK/PHR/Pluritas Survey, here is the update. There has been progress to obtain counsel on your behalf. Pluritas has had a number of engaging meetings and conversations with attorneys in California and across the nation. Although there is interest from many of these law firms, we are finding the politicization of the matter has served as a bit of a challenge.
That being said, we find ourselves now - through a series of conversations - presenting to some of the highest profiled law firms/attorneys in the country who have taken on the fight and been successful against this COVID-19 tyranny. Our very recent presentations to these law firms are gaining traction. We will plan to update you on the outcomes soon. In the meantime, the following are instructions for your administrative filing to preserve your right to sue the County of Los Angeles, as previously discussed. Should you have questions, please consult an attorney, as we are not a law firm:
Right To Sue Letters
For Los Angeles County
In order to preserve your right to sue the County of Los Angeles, there are a number of steps that should be taken so that you do not lose the ability to file a lawsuit:
1. File an initial Tort Claim against the County Board of Supervisors (6 month deadline from the date of termination). (See attached document and link: Claims for Damages to Person or Property Form). Fill out the form listed under the Customer Service/Records section, Claims for Damages to Person or Property form, and follow the instructions as indicated – The claim is reviewed by a County Third Party Administrator “TPA”, which is either resolved or denied. (Matters are almost always denied).
2. Once you get a denial from the TPA, file a Complaint with the DFEH to obtain a “Right to Sue.” (See attached link: https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/complaintprocess/?content=fileComplaint#fileComplaintBody )
Again, it is important that you take these steps, should you have any questions please consult a lawyer as we are not attorneys, but only informing you as to options in an effort to help you protect your ability to sue the County.
Notices of Discharge- Departments Out of Compliance
Some of you continue to receive threats and notices of discharge. PERK is not an attorney. We can only recommend and give you suggestions. If you are receiving notices of discharge, we recommend you respond and send them a copy of our lawsuit and mention that if they try to take any action against you, they will get sued and be held liable. You can also say that we believe the County Counsel’s office has instructed departments not to take any action regarding this issue while the lawsuit is pending.
Damage Cases
For those who would like to file litigation for damages, this may be an option. We will update you with information as we know it.
Communications
We are currently only holding zoom calls as needed. For several months, there have not been any new or significant updates. The case is still active and continuing forward. Some of our other cases do have updates and impact the LA County case positively. We will update you as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions: We have received many questions regarding the statute of limitations, how to file a right to sue letter, and more. Please remember we are not a law firm. However, we will do our best to answer these questions with recommendations and suggestions. Please see here.
General Update on All PERK Cases
Here is the following summary of all our case. See attached. Our San Diego Case is significant and has a bench trial date in January.
Protecting Homeschoolers
PERK is handling a recent situation regarding homeschooling families. It is very concerning and reminds us we must protect all homeschoolers in California. We will share more details with you soon.
Victory in Sacramento
We have been incredibly busy fighting on all angles. We have communicated less with you, while we increased our fight against more than a dozen bad laws coming from Sacramento. We led the way to defeat horrific bills that would have altered your lives, your jobs, your children’s access to education, your right to work, and more.
Be Blessed and know we continue to fight for you, your children, your right to work, and live in a mandate free society. Please continue to donate to our efforts. We really need your help. Paypal has canceled our account. Instagram is seriously censoring us. Our emails are going to your junk mail. Our lawsuits can only continue with the essential and necessary support from you all. We are closer to more victories. I just know it.
Sincerely,
Amy Bohn
PERK President
Ways To Donate to PERK
Check:
Mail and make it payable to:
PERK
3401 Grande Vista Dr. #723
Newbury Park, CA, 91319
Zelle: protectionofeducation@gmail.com
PERK Venmo: @PERK-123