Walker

ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS’ MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

I. INTRODUCTION

In this action, plaintiff Gary J. Walker alleges that his employer Douglas Aircraft Company (“DAC”), the predecessor in interest of defendant Boeing Company (“Boeing”), conspired with DAC’s parts vendor Neill Aircraft Company (“Neill Ar- craft”) to fabricate a sexual harassment pretext for his termination from DAC’s employ. Walker further alleges that his union, defendant International Union, United Automobile Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (“UAW”), breached its duty to protect his interests as against DAC. Walker asserts claims against Boeing and Neill Aircraft for wrongful termination in violation of public policy, conspiracy, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, and defamation. Walker asserts two additional claims against Boeing for wrongful termination in violation of public policy and violation of the California Labor Code’s prohibition on misrepresenting a former employee’s record to other potential employers. Walker’s only claim against his union is for breach of the duty of fair representation.

Each of the three defendants now moves for summary…