David Walker v. CBS Broadcasting Inc.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

According to Plaintiff’s Complaint, on or about August 20, 2012, Plaintiff was hired to work for CBS as a non-staff/temporary/freelance maintenance technician. Complaint ¶ 4. He was later promoted to a full-time staff position as a Technician Supervisor, the position he held until the time of his termination. Id. Plaintiff alleges that, on or about May 23, 2018, he was involved in a serious car accident that resulted in personal injuries and a back surgery. Id. ¶ 11. According to Plaintiff, in August of 2019, he submitted a request to his former supervisor— Defendant Mitchell Spacone (“Mr. Spacone”)— for a longer lunch to allow him to attend a medical appointment. Id. ¶ 12. Plaintiff claims that Mr. Spacone denied the request, falsely accused Plaintiff of taking advantage of the flexibility available to team members, and falsely stated that CBS had a policy that required Plaintiff to provide two weeks notice for any changes or modifications to his schedule for doctor’s appointments. Id. Plaintiff alleges that Mr. Spacone was “hostile” to Plaintiff, and that shortly after Plaintiff requested time off for a medical appointment, he was…