Liberty Mutual Case Manager Gets Claims for Discrimination, Retaliation, Reinstated

A California appellate court overturned the summary denial of an insurance case manager’s claims of discrimination and retaliation due to her age. Joy Slagel worked for the Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. as a case manager in its Glendale claims department. For 30 years, she received positive reviews from supervisors, colleagues and clients. Slagel was directly supervised by Melanie Krikorian, who in turn reported to Leann Lo, who reported to Ariam Alemseghed. In February 2015, Slagel went on disability leave due to stress and anxiety. After returning in March 2015, Alemseghed instructed...