David Shaw v. American Airlines, Inc.

I. BACKGROUND

This action arises from discriminatory treatment Shaw alleges he suffered as an American Airlines employee because he is gay. (Compl., Doc. 1-1.) The facts are drawn from Shaw’s Complaint. Shaw began working for American Airlines as a Flight Service Manager at the Los Angeles International Airport (“LAX”) in 2017. (Id. ¶ 11.) He was

CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL

Case 2:22-cv-08137-JLS-PLA Document Filed 02/07/ Page 2 of Page ID #:456

____________________________________________________________________________

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL

Case No. 2:22-cv-08137-JLS-PLA Date: February 07, 2023 Title: David Shaw v. American Airlines, Inc. et al promoted twice in the next two years and “was considered an outstanding employee with no documented history of disciplinary problems.” (Id. ¶¶ 12-15.) While Shaw was employed at American Airlines, Deborah Carvatta became the Regional Director. (Id. ¶ 14.) When she became Regional Director, Carvatta “noticeably treated Shaw differently than his Co-Operation Manager: Hera Jahng, a…