North Coast Ministries sued by former employee; NCM files cross complaint

North Coast Ministries is located at 321 W. Wabash Avenue in Eureka. A website address on google is no longer operational. to "Agapé Home Care is a service branch of North Coast Ministries" according to Agape's website. "Agapé Home Care was founded in 1992 by Trent Zelanick, who serves as Chairman of North Coast Ministries and Director of Agapé Home Care."

In December 2023 a class action lawsuit was filed by Brian Susmilch against North Coast Ministries. Susmilch has retained Aegis Law Firm located in Irvine. Allegations include failure to pay minimum wages, overtime wages and other employment and labor violations.

 

North Coast Ministries filed a cross complaint in January 2024 against Susmilch for alleged larceny and computer fraud. North Coast Ministries has hired Newport Beach attorney Thomas F. Nowland.

Zelanick and the Humboldt good ole boys and gals can just get over this post. I would suggest any "Christian" or good ole generational locals in a miff with me reporting actual news go read John 8:47. 

4/26: No appearances. Demurrer to cross complaint, and motion to strike cross complaint continued to 5/3. Motion to file first amended complaint scheduled for 5/17; CMC on 8/5.

5/3/24: Demurrer to cross complaint overruled and motion to strike cross complaint denied.

5/17/24: Motion to file first amended complaint granted. CMC on 8/5/24.

8/5/24: Another CMC on 12/6.

12/6/24: A protective order filed 11/4/24 was approved by Judge Timothy Canning. Judge Canning confirmed a joint case management statement was received. Another CMC scheduled for 4/11/25.