Hector Menchaca v. Howmet Aerospace, Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
This action arises from discriminatory treatment Menchaca alleges he suffered as a Howmet employee on account of his physical disabilities and advanced age. (See Compl., Doc. 1-1.) The facts are drawn from Menchaca’s Complaint. Menchaca began working for Howmet’s predecessor, Alcoa Global Fasteners, Inc. in February 2008 (“Alcoa”). (Id. ¶ 13.) From 2010 through 2019, Menchaca received positive performance reviews and merit increases to his hourly pay. (Id. ¶ 14.) He was also promoted in 2016. (Id.)
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case 2:23-cv-00098-JLS-MRW Document Filed 03/14/ Page 2 of Page ID #:377
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No. 2:23-cv-00098-JLS-MRW Date: March 14, 2023 Title: Hector Menchaca v. Howmet Aerospace, Inc. et al
As he grew older, Menchaca began to suffer from certain physical disabilities and incurred an injury that led to a workers’ compensation claim. (Id. ¶¶ 14–15.) On February 23, 2019, Menchaca’s lower back was…