David Levinger v. Schneider National Carriers, Inc., et al.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Introduction
On July 24, 2025, David Levinger (“Plaintiff” or “Levinger”), brought this action against Schneider National Carriers, Inc. (“Defendant” or “Schneider”), and Does 1–501 in the Los Angeles Superior Court, asserting claims arising from Plaintiff’s employment by Defendant. Dkt. 1-1. The Complaint advances eight causes of action: (i) disability discrimination in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), under Cal. Gov’t Code § 12940(a); (ii) failure to accommodate in violation of FEHA, under Cal. Gov’t Code § 12940(m); (iii) failure to engage in the interactive process in violation of FEHA, under Cal. Gov’t Code § 12940(b); (iv) retaliation in violation of Cal. Gov’t Code § 12940(h) & (l)(4); (v) retaliation in violation of Cal. Lab. Code § 1102.5; (vi) wrongful termination in violation of public policy; (vii) intentional infliction of emotional distress; and (viii) unfair business practices in violation of Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200 et seq. Id. ¶¶ 23–83. On September 4, 2025, Defendant filed a notice of removal on the basis of diversity jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1332, 1441, and 1446 (the “Notice of Removal”). Dkt. 1.