Carlos Chavez v. Schlumberger Technology Corporation
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
On April 29, 2021, Plaintiff commenced this action in Los Angeles County Superior Court. (Notice of Removal (“NoR”), Ex. 2 (“Complaint”) (Docket No. 1-2)). The Complaint alleges that, while employed at STC as a shop supervisor, Plaintiff was diagnosed with diabetes and developed ulcers and gangrene to his left foot, making it difficult for Plaintiff to walk. (Complaint ¶¶ 7-8). Plaintiff informed ______________________________________________________________________________
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CIVIL MINUTES—GENERAL
Case No. CV 21-4817-MWF (MARx) Date: August 4, 2021 Title: Carlos Chavez v. Schlumberger Technology Corporation et al. his direct supervisor, maintenance manager Defendant Timothy Ramey, of his diabetes diagnosis and its physical effects on Plaintiff. (Id. ¶ 8). In or about October 2018, Chavez was put on CFRA leave between October 2018 and May 2019 due to his physical disability. (Id. ¶ 10). After returning to work from CFRA leave in May 2019, Plaintiff was allowed to work in an office, ostensibly to not worsen his disability. (Id. ¶ 11). However, in effect, this resulted in Plaintiff being demoted and…