Jackson v. County of Los Angeles

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1997 Cal. App. LEXIS 1071·60 Cal. App. 2d 171·60 Cal. App. 4th 171·70 Cal. Rptr. 2d 96·97 Daily Journal DAR 15261

Court of Appeal of CaliforniaDecember 19, 1997B107622California8,345 words

Opinion

Masterson, J.

Plaintiff Eddie Jackson, a safety police officer with the County of Los Angeles (County), sustained a work-related injury to his back. He filed a workers’ compensation claim, but continued to perform his job without the need for any accommodation. Jackson received a workers’ compensation award of $48,359. The award also contained a work restriction mandating that Jackson’s employment be free from emotional stress and strain. In compliance with the work restriction, the County placed Jackson on extended medical leave.

Jackson filed this action under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) ( 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101-12213 ), alleging that the County had discriminated against him because of his disability. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the County on the ground that Jackson’s work restriction rendered him unqualified for employment. We affirm.

Background

In October 1974, Jackson began his employment with the County as a safety police officer I. At some point, he was assigned to County-U.S.C. Medical Center (Medical Center) and was promoted to safety police officer III. According to Jackson’s performance evaluations, his job responsibilities…

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