Angel Bazan v. Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc.

I. BACKGROUND

On approximately March 1, 2019, Plaintiff was hired by Walmart as a full- time non-exempt Stocker. Compl. § 52, Dkt. No. 1-2. Plaintiff suffers from bipolar disorder, necessitating reasonable accommodations, including but not limited to the ability to take time off work and medical leave to seek treatment for his disabilities. Jd. Plaintiff alleges that on March 5, 2022, Walmart manager Jorge Lopez terminated him for absences resulting from his mental disorder. Id. □□ 55,61. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant served as Walmart’s third-party administrator, responsible for managing its workers’ compensation, as well as short-term and long-term disability claims. Jd. § 51. Upon his termination, Plaintiff was told his termination would be rescinded if he resubmitted his claim

for medical leave through Defendant within thirty days. Id. ¶ 61. On approximately March 22, 2022, Plaintiff attempted to submit to Defendant a medical note placing him on medical leave from January 22, 2022 through April 1, 2022. Id. ¶ 62. However, Defendant rejected the document, stating that Plaintiff’s claim had been closed due to his termination. Id. Plaintiff alleges that…