By City News Service
Feb 15, 2021
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A former shipping clerk at a Long Beach pharmacy settled her lawsuit against the store in which she alleged she was wrongfully fired in 2020 in part for complaining about not getting fully paid for a leave she took after getting a fever during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jennifer Smith s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit against Benzer Pharmacy alleged whistleblower retaliation, wrongful termination, retaliation and failure to provide required rest breaks. She sought unspecified damages in the suit filed last July 15.
Smith s attorney, Aubry Wand, filed court papers Feb. 5 stating that the case was resolved. No terms were divulged.
In January, the News reported on efforts to alleviate previous delays in drug orders and other difficulties at Benzer Pharmacy, formerly Town Drug. A regional manager for the national pharmacy chain pointed to issues with the company’s wholesaler related to new acquisitions of pharmacy locations in Ohio. The local pharmacy has since regained its footing, and in November, the downtown store a pharmacy location for about 90 years changed its name to Yellow Springs Pharmacy.
Clem & Thyme Nutrition and Wellness expanded its East Enon Road practice, the News reported in February. Founded by Leslie Edmunds, the practice offers nutrition therapy, dietary consulting, cooking classes and more.