Perez
Perez v. Linear Technology Corp.
Opinion
Lead Opinion
MEMORANDUM *
Appellant Norma Perez appeals the district court’s summary judgment order dismissing her claims against Appellee Linear Technology Corporation (“Linear”) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et. seq., and *528 the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), Cal. Gov.Code § 12940 et seq. Reviewing the challenged order de novo, Deppe v. United Airlines, 217 F.3d 1262, 1264 (9th Cir.2000), we affirm. Because the parties are familiar with the facts and procedural history of this case, we will not recount them here.
1. The ADA and FEHA prohibit employers from discriminating against “a qualified individual with a disability because of the disability.” 42 U.S.C. § 12112 (a); see also Cal. Gov.Code § 12940(a). A “qualified individual” is an “individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the employment position that such individual holds or desires.” 42 U.S.C. § 12111 (8) (emphasis added); see also Cal. Gov.Code § 12940(a)(1).
Ms. Perez failed to demonstrate that she could perform the essential functions of her job at Linear even with “reasonable accommodation” and…