EL CAJON, Calif., March 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Civil Rights and Trial Attorney John H. Gomez announced last week that Gomez Trial Attorneys filed a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit on behalf of former Dehesa School Principal Natoshia Bartley, alleging she was terminated after reporting what she believed were serious violations of California law.

Gomez made the announcement during a press conference held outside the Dehesa School District headquarters in El Cajon, where he stood alongside Bartley, fellow attorneys, and supporters to outline the allegations contained in the lawsuit filed in San Diego Superior Court.

Bartley alleged that after stepping into a leadership role at Dehesa School, she began uncovering compliance failures, safety concerns, and attendance reporting practices that she believed violated state law and jeopardized public funding.

"Whistleblowers will be protected and those who retaliate against them will be held accountable," Gomez said during the press conference.

According to the complaint, Bartley was hired by the district in August 2024 as an assistant principal and was quickly elevated to principal. After assuming the position, she said she began identifying issues related to student safety and regulatory compliance.

The lawsuit alleged that Bartley raised concerns about a variety of issues, including missing safety protocols, insufficient health office documentation, and failures to comply with state education requirements.

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