Roby v. McKesson Corp.

**Roby v. McKesson Corp.: Major Win for Disabled Workers** This case involved a McKesson Corporation employee who claimed she was wrongfully fired because of her disability. She also alleged that the company harassed her, discriminated against her, retaliated against her, and failed to provide reasonable accommodations for her disability. The California Supreme Court sided with the employee, upholding a jury's $4.5 million verdict in her favor. The court found that McKesson wrongfully terminated her due to her disability. Importantly, the court reversed an appeals court decision that had reduced her compensation and threw out her harassment claim. The Supreme Court ruled that both should be reinstated at their full amounts. This ruling matters significantly for workers with disabilities. It demonstrates that California courts will strongly protect disabled employees from discrimination and wrongful termination. The large financial award sends a clear message to employers that disability discrimination is costly. The decision also reinforces that companies must provide reasonable accommodations and cannot retaliate against workers who assert their rights. For workers facing similar situations, this case shows that substantial compensation is possible when employers violate disability rights laws.