Paul Tatum v. City and County of San Francisco
Published: Jan. 23, 2010 | Result Date: May 19, 2009 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: CGC08478649 Settlement – $105,000
Court
San Francisco Superior
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Kathleen A. McCormac
(McCormac & Associates)
Defendant
Elizabeth S. Salveson
(Office of the San Francisco City Attorney)
Dennis J. Herrera
(San Francisco Public Utilities Commission)
Facts
In June 2006, plaintiff Paul Tatum injured his neck and back, reportedly while working as an employee for San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI). Tatum was authorized by his physician to return to work in November. Tatum requested for MUNI to return him to his previous position, and provide him with accommodations based on his medical restrictions.
MUNI told Tatum that there was no position available due to his disability. Tatum was terminated on Dec. 15. In August 2007, Tatum again requested to be returned to work with MUNI, with reasonable accommodations.
When MUNI again refused, Tatum filed suit against the city and county of San Francisco.
Contentions
PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Tatum contended that MUNI violated the Fair Employment and Housing Act as well as discriminatory failing to engage in the interactive process with him.
Result
The parties reached a settlement.
Other Information
FILING DATE: Aug. 14, 2008.
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