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Employment Law
Wrongful Termination
Disability Discrimination

Cassim Manjra v. Fairchild Industries

Published: Sep. 27, 1997 | Result Date: Jun. 30, 1997 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 964396 –  $0

Judge

Dickran M. Tevrizian

Court

USDC Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Roxanne A. Davis

Joseph P. Costa


Defendant

John C. Breslo

Ward D. Smith


Experts

Plaintiff

Karen Lackett
(technical)

A. Jubin Merati Ph.D.
(technical)

Facts

Plaintiff Cassim Manjra, a machine operator, was employed by defendant Fairchild Industries in its aerospace fastener manufacturing facility for 28 years. In January 1995, the plaintiff was injured on the job but immediately returned to work with work restrictions. In May 1995, the plaintiff was laid off as part of a major force reduction. The plaintiff was later classified as permanent and stationary restrictions that rendered him unable to perform his job. When business picked up, the plaintiff was not rehired because he had not completed vocational rehabilitation. The plaintiff brought this action against the defendant based on discrimination and breach of contract. The plaintiff's claim for violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was dismissed on motion pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 50 at close of evidence.

Settlement Discussions

The settlement discussions were not disclosed.

Injuries

The plaintiff alleged emotional distress and resulting loss of self-esteem and suicide attempts requiring hospitalization for psychiatric treatment.

Other Information

The verdict was reached approximately one year and one month after the case was filed.

Deliberation

6 hours

Poll

6-0

Length

4 days


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