Failure To Provide COBRA, Subsequent Medical Emergency, Course Of Action?

[dndco]

I have a friend here in San Diego, CA who was fired from his job in April.

As recently discovered, 6 days later his employer cancelled his health benefits BUT they never informed nor offered him COBRA/Cal Cobra. About 10 weeks later he was in a bike/car accident (he was riding the bike) in which he broke his collar bone and wrist.

He is unemployed, uninsured and has accumulated over $30K in medical bills thus far.

Does he have any recourse against his former employers for not offering him COBRA?

Thanks.

[cbg]

Maybe. Why was he fired and how big is his employer? Did he ever call and ask about COBRA (not required by law but would help a potential case).