Episode #6: Jessica Barsotti and Rita Barnett - Rose

Episode #6: Championing Civil Rights in Post-COVID California with Attorneys Jessica Barsotti & Rita Barnett-Rose.
I had the honor of talking to Jessica Barsotti and Rita Barnett-Rose, former Children’s Health Defense, attorneys. Jessica shared insights into her recent landmark victory in California, a $7.5 million settlement for BART employees in San Francisco.
We delve into the implications of the Ninth Circuit’s new Montana ruling, the alarming rollout of the latest COVID-flu vaccine, and discuss Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do’s recent indictment for misappropriating federal COVID funds.
This episode dives deep into the current state of California's legal system and civil rights landscape as we continue to navigate the post-COVID era. Jessica and
Rita bring a sharp and passionate perspective to the conversation, making this one of the most engaging discussions I’ve had in a while. Don’t miss it—these women are wicked smart, fiercely committed, and unafraid to challenge the status quo.

California BART coverage:

https://www.ktvu.com/news/bart-pay-7-8-million-six-former-employees-denied-religious-exemption-covid-vaccine.

BART RULING:

https://publiclawlibrary.org/california-jury-awards-7-8m-in-landmark-religious-discrimination-case-over-vaccine-mandate/

Barnett - Rose FLOURIDE PAPER:
https://scholarship.law.wm.edu/wmelpr/vol39/iss1/7/

Supervisor Andrew Do indictment:
https://laist.com/news/politics/oc-supervisor-andrew-do-mind-oc-mental-health-contract