Nadaf-Rahrov
Nadaf-Rahrov v. the Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.
Opinion
Opinion
Reardon, J.
Plaintiff, Forough Nadaf-Rahrov, appeals from the granting of summary judgment in favor of defendants on her various claims of employment discrimination. We reverse in part.
FACTUAL HISTORY
Forough Nadaf-Rahrov began working as a clothes fitter for The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. (Neiman Marcus), in Dallas, Texas, in April 1985. In the mid-1990’s, she transferred to a fitter position in the San Francisco store. Between 1997 and 2003, Nadaf-Rahrov had recurrent problems with back and joint pain. Dr. Joel M. Klompus, her treating physician, informed Neiman Marcus that Nadaf-Rahrov needed various accommodations, including time off work and a shortened work week, which Neiman Marcus provided. In December 2002, Dr. Klompus informed Neiman Marcus that Nadaf-Rahrov had carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands and osteoarthritis in her fingers.
On November 7, 2003, Nadaf-Rahrov requested family medical leave for about one month. Dr. Klompus signed a “Certification of Health Care Provider,” which described her condition as pain in multiple joints, including the back, ankles, shoulders, and fingers. He wrote that the condition commenced in about July 2003 and the probable duration of…