Arteaga v. Brink’s Incorporated (Cal. App. 2008)
Articles Discussing Case:
Cal Supreme Court Lets Stand A Key Disability Ruling.
Barker Olmsted & Barnier • September 04, 2008 • Report Link
The California Supreme Court denied a petition for review in a case titled Arteaga v. Brink’s Incorporated, letting stand an appellate court ruling that circumscribed the definition of “disability” under California law.
Armored Truck Company Has Ironclad Defense to Disability Claim.
Barker Olmsted & Barnier • June 03, 2008 • Report Link
Employers frequently experience the following scenario: Employee is suspected of wrongdoing. Employer investigates and decides to terminate Employee. At the eleventh hour, before he is fired, he claims that he is injured and disabled. He files a workers’ compensation claim. Employer wants to fire Employee, but is concerned about the appearance of discrimination and retaliation. Has the employee trapped the employer?
