Case Name: Zuta v. Fuzzy Pet Health, Inc.
Case Number: No. 19-CV-07407-BLW
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Plaintiffs: Zuta and Nicole Reyes Castro
Defendant: Fuzzy Pet Health, Inc.
Date of Filing: September 19, 2019
Allegations:
- Fuzzy Pet Health’s CEO, Zubin Bhettay, created a hostile work environment by making sexually suggestive comments, engaging in physical contact with employees without their consent, and creating a culture of fear and intimidation.
- Bhettay also allegedly retaliated against employees who complained about his behavior.
Resolution:
- The case was settled out of court for $250,000 on September 14, 2020.
Additional Information:
- Fuzzy Pet Health is a San Francisco-based telehealth startup that provides veterinary care to pets.
- The company was founded in 2016 and has raised $80 million in funding.
- Fuzzy Pet Health abruptly shut down in June 2023.
