Joseluis Guzman, a former employee of a California-based engineering firm, has filed a lawsuit against his ex-employer for multiple alleged violations of employment law. The complaint was lodged by Guzman’s legal representatives from The Law Office of Payab & Associates in the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, on August 20, 2025. The defendants named in the case are Ronlo Engineering, LTD., and Ronlo Engineering, LTD Inc.
Guzman’s lawsuit outlines a series of grievances against his former employer. He alleges that during his tenure as an engineer with Ronlo Engineering starting June 2023, he faced numerous workplace issues including discrimination based on disability and race, wrongful termination, and unfair business practices. According to the complaint, Guzman did not receive legally mandated meal breaks and was subjected to a hostile work environment where other employees engaged in illicit activities such as smoking marijuana on company premises without any repercussions from management.
In September 2023, Guzman was diagnosed with spinal sclerosis and subsequently took medical leave as advised by his doctor. Despite keeping his employer informed about his medical condition and providing necessary documentation, Guzman claims that upon the expiration of his Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave in December 2023, he was unjustly terminated. His termination came despite assurances from Ronlo Engineering that he would be accommodated upon returning to work.
The lawsuit further accuses Ronlo Engineering of falsifying information to the Employment Development Department (EDD), which led to the denial of Guzman’s unemployment benefits. Additionally, it is alleged that the company misrepresented Guzman’s job duties resulting in the denial of his long-term disability request.
Guzman is seeking various forms of relief through this legal action. He requests compensation for unpaid wages due to missed meal breaks as per California Labor Code sections 226.7 and 512. Furthermore, he seeks damages for wrongful termination under public policy violations including several sections of both California Labor Code and Government Code related to discrimination and retaliation.
Representing Joseluis Guzman are attorneys David Payab, Sadhana G. Bhetuwal, and Camden Swanson from The Law Office of Payab & Associates. The case has been assigned Case No. 2025 CUVWT 049326 in Ventura County’s Superior Court.
Source: 2025CUWT049326_JOSELUIS_GUZMAN_v_Ronlo_Engineering_Complaint_County_of_Ventura.pdf
Source: 2025CUWT049326_JOSELUIS_GUZMAN_v_Ronlo_Engineering_Complaint_County_of_Ventura.pdf
Source: 2025CUWT049326_JOSELUIS_GUZMAN_v_Ronlo_Engineering_Complaint_County_of_Ventura.pdf
Source: 2025CUWT049326_JOSELUIS_GUZMAN_v_Ronlo_Engineering_Complaint_County_of_Ventura.pdf
