Delilah Sullivan v. Conoco, Inc., a Corporation

978 F.2d 716 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Delilah SULLIVAN, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. CONOCO, INC., a Corporation, Defendant-Appellee. No. 91-35741. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted June 9, 1992. * Decided Oct. 30, 1992. As Amended Dec. 16, 1992. Before KILKENNY, GOODWIN and FERGUSON, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Delilah Sullivan ("Sullivan") appeals pro se the dismissal of her complaint with prejudice for failure to comply with a court order compelling discovery pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 37(b)(2)(C). 3 Sullivan began working for Conoco in May 1986. In October 1988 she began work as a Boiler Fireman Helper, working with Conoco employee Steven Footit. She had problems working with Mr. Footit, and was eventually demoted. In March 1989 she began treatment with a psychiatrist, and took sick leave. In November 1989 Conoco terminated her, citing her poor medical prognosis and inability to return to work for at least one year. 4…