1st DCA Upholds Defense Verdict on Salesman's FEHA Claim

Substantial evidence supported a jury's determination that an employer had not fired a poorly performing salesman with a history of lying to his boss because of a known or perceived physical disability.Case: Johnson v. Pacific International Bearing Inc., No. A129774, 12/27/2012, unpublished.Facts: Rick Johnson came to work for Pacific International Bearing in 2006 as a salesman and performed poorly. He did not come close to making his monthly sales goals at any time during his employment by Pacific.In December 2006, Johnson claimed he hurt his back while helping Pacific conduct its annual ...