Kulshrestha v. First Union Commercial Corp.

**What Happened** Sanjay Kulshrestha sued his former employer, First Union Commercial Corp., claiming the company discriminated against him, wrongfully terminated him, and broke his employment contract. When the case went to court, Kulshrestha submitted a written declaration (a sworn statement) to support his claims. **What the Court Decided** The California court ruled against Kulshrestha and dismissed his case. The court found that his written declaration was inadmissible as evidence because it didn't properly state that it was made "under the laws of the State of California," as required by California law. Without this crucial evidence, the court granted summary judgment in favor of First Union, meaning the company won without a full trial. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case highlights how important proper legal procedures are in employment disputes. Even if workers have valid claims against their employers, technical mistakes in paperwork can derail their entire case. When filing employment lawsuits in California, workers and their attorneys must ensure all declarations and sworn statements include the exact language required by state law. Small procedural errors can have major consequences, potentially costing workers their chance to seek justice for workplace violations.