Smith v. IBEW, Local 11, et.al.
Published: Sep. 13, 2001 | Result Date: Jun. 28, 2001 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: GC024481 Bench Decision – $0
Judge
Court
L.A. Superior Pasadena
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Helena Marie S. Wise
(Law Office of Helena Marie S. Wise)
Defendant
Facts
In 1997, the plaintiff was hired by defendant IBEW, Local 11. In 1998, he was terminated.
Injuries
The plaintiff is now permanently disabled and sought $800,000 in economic damages.
Result
The court granted defendantsÆ motion for summary judgment.
Other Information
Judge J. Michael Byrne ruled that, because of federal labor laws, the plaintiffÆs entire action, including discrimination claims, is preempted. The plaintiff asserts that the issue of preemption of claims of age and disability discrimination asserted by employees of a labor organization has never been before the appellate courts, and the plaintiff intends to pursue an appeal.
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