Williams v. Simpson Strong-Tie Co. CA1/5

Filed 6/28/22 Williams v. Simpson Strong-Tie Co. CA1/

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FIRST APPELLATE DISTRICT

DIVISION FIVE

JAMES WILLIAMS,

Plaintiff and Appellant, A162992 v. SIMPSON STRONG-TIE (Alameda County COMPANY INC., Super. Ct. No. RG19014788) Defendant and Respondent.

James Williams appeals from a final judgment following summary adjudication in favor of Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. (Simpson) and the award of costs to Simpson. He contends the trial court erred by (1) granting summary adjudication in favor of Simpson on his retaliation claim under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) (Gov. Code, § 12900 et seq.) and (2) awarding costs of…