Wage & Hour Violations: Did La Mesa Healthcare Center Violation Labor Law?
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In 2025, La Mesa Healthcare Center was named in a representative action lawsuit filed in San Diego County Superior Court. The lawsuit alleges that the company violated multiple provisions of the California Labor Code by failing to pay employees for all hours worked and by issuing inaccurate wage statements.
Case: Najee Ellick v. La Mesa Healthcare Center
Court: San Diego County Superior Court (California)
Case No.: 25CU032683C
The Plaintiff: Ellick v. La Mesa Healthcare Center
Najee Ellick filed the representative action on behalf of current and former employees of La Mesa Healthcare Center, alleging that the company failed to compensate workers for all time properly worked and did not provide legally compliant wage statements.
The Defendant: Ellick v. La Mesa Healthcare Center
La Mesa Healthcare Center is operated by Elm Holdings, LLC. The company provides healthcare and rehabilitation services in and around San Diego, California. According to the lawsuit, the company failed to comply with California’s strict wage and hour requirements, including:
itemized wage statements
payment of wages due upon separation
legally compliant rest periods and meal breaks
A History of the Case: Ellick v. La Mesa Healthcare Center
Filed in September 2025, the lawsuit remains pending in San Diego County Superior Court. The plaintiffs seek civil penalties and restitution on behalf of the affected employees for violations of the California Labor Code. The complaint alleges violations of Labor Code Sections 201, 202, 203, 204, 210, 226, 226.7, 510, 512, 558, 1194, 1197, 1197.1, 1198, and 2802. If proven, the claims could result in significant financial penalties and required changes to the company’s wage reporting and timekeeping practices.
The Main Question Being Considered: Ellick v. La Mesa Healthcare Center
The court will determine whether the company’s payroll practices reflect isolated administrative errors or a broader pattern of systemic noncompliance affecting multiple employees.
Why This Case Matters: Ellick v. La Mesa Healthcare Center
If proven, the allegations could expose ongoing wage and record keeping violations within the healthcare industry; a sector that employs large numbers of hourly and shift-based workers across California. This case highlights the importance of accurate wage documentation and transparent pay practices. For employees, it reinforces that employers are required by law to issue complete, itemized wage statements and pay for all hours worked, including overtime and time spent under employer control.
FAQ: Ellick v. La Mesa Healthcare Center
Q: What laws are cited in the complaint?
A: The lawsuit references California Labor Code Sections 201, 202, 203, 204, 210, 226, 226.7, 510, 512, 558, 1194, 1197, 1197.1, 1198, and 2802, which regulate wages, overtime, breaks, and expense reimbursements.
Q: What is a representative action?
A: A representative action allows an employee to bring a lawsuit on behalf of other current or former employees who were allegedly affected by the same labor code violations.
Q: Why are wage statements important under California law?
A: Labor Code Section 226 requires employers to provide detailed, accurate pay stubs showing total hours worked, pay rates, and deductions. Failing to provide compliant wage statements can result in penalties.
Q: What relief does the lawsuit seek?
A: The plaintiffs seek civil penalties, restitution, and attorneys’ fees for alleged wage and hour violations.
If you have questions about California labor law, filing a California class action, or wage and hour violations, contact Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik DeBlouw LLP. Experienced employment law attorneys are ready to help at offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Riverside, and Chicago.
