Victor Garmendia v. Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing, LP
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
This matter arises out of Plaintiff’s former employment with Employers. See generally Compl., Dkt. No. 1-1. On or about January 15, 2018, Employers hired Plaintiff to work as a driver. Jd. 21. Then, on or about March 1, 2023, Plaintiff sustained a back injury while working, which limited Plaintiff’s ability to work and constituted a disability. Id. 22. Plaintiff went on disability leave from March 2, 2023, to November 10, 2023. Jd. § 24. On November 10, 2023, Defendants terminated Plaintiff's employment. Jd. 429. Plaintiff alleges that
Defendants discriminated and retaliated against Plaintiff for exercising his right to request medical leave. Id. ¶ 30. Plaintiff also alleges that Spencer subjected the Plaintiff to harassment. Id. ¶ 31.
On October 9, 2024, Plaintiff filed this action against Defendants in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, No. 24STCV26236. See generally id. The Complaint alleges ten causes of action: (1) seven causes of action for violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), including for harassment; (2) a declaratory judgment; (3) wrongful termination in violation of public policy; and (4) defamation.…