> >
| Case Name | Bock v. City of Healdsburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 05/30/2012 | |
| Note | A Northern California trial judge did not err in instructing the jury on a meter reader's disability discrimination claims, a state appellate court ruled, upholding a jury's determination that the worker's complaints about her aching feet were insufficient to give her employer notice of her disabling medical condition and give rise to a duty to accommodate her. | |
| Citation | A132200 | |
| WCC Citation | WCC 39012012 CA |
* Appellant Lorie Bock sued her former employer, respondent City of Healdsburg (Healdsburg or City), alleging that she suffered various forms of discrimination while employed as a meter reader. Bradbury, in turn, reported to City finance director Tamera Haas, who herself reported to City manager Chester Wystepek. City manager Wystepek likewise testified that he was not aware of any problems that appellant had with her feet. (m)), appellant was required to prove, among other things, that "the City of Healdsburg thought that Lorie Bock had a physical condition that limited her ability to walk and/or her ability to work," or that "the City of Healdsburg knew that Lorie Bock had a physical condition that limited her ability to walk and/or her ability to work. (n)), appellant was required to prove, among other things, that appellant had a physical condition "that was known to the City of Healdsburg.
Download full case here.
Download full case here.
