Malek Erem v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive
Published: Apr. 27, 2013 | Result Date: Dec. 17, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 2:12-cv-00978-DSF-CW Summary Judgment – Defense
Court
USDC Central
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Okorie C. Okorocha
(Law Office of Okorie C. Okorocha)
Defendant
Laura W. Shelby
(Seyfarth Shaw LLP)
Facts
Malek Erem, a pharmacist that worked for Costco, complained to the management about a co-worker's conduct. Erem alleged that the other pharmacist, Barrey Meizel, wrote up a "warning" that was based on false allegations. Erem thereafter sued Costco Wholesale Corp. claiming he was demoted based on retaliation, and discrimination based on national origin and religion.
Result
The case was dismissed on summary judgment in its entirety after Erem failed to produce evidence that Costco was motivated in any way to demote him because of his origin or because he was a Muslim. Erem also failed to show that his retaliation claim raised any issue related to the Fair Employment and Housing Act.
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