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Romo, Jr. v. Costco Wholesale Corporation

S.D. Cal.September 20, 2021No. 3:19-cv-01120
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Case Details

Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Employment
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Unknown
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
summary judgment

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

DiscriminationFailure to AccommodateWrongful TerminationRetaliationHostile Work Environment

Outcome

Court granted defendant Costco's motion for summary judgment on all disability discrimination, failure-to-accommodate, and retaliation claims. Plaintiff Ismael Romo, Jr. failed to establish he was a qualified individual able to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodation for his diabetic neuropathy.

What This Ruling Means

**Romo v. Costco: Disability Discrimination Case** This case involved a worker named Romo Jr. who sued Costco Wholesale Corporation for disability discrimination and failure to provide reasonable accommodations. The employee claimed that Costco treated him unfairly because of his disability and failed to make necessary adjustments to help him do his job. Unfortunately, the specific outcome of this case is not available from the court records provided. The case was filed in 2021 in a California court, but the final decision and any damages awarded are not included in the available information. **What This Means for Workers:** Even without knowing the specific outcome, this case highlights important rights that workers with disabilities have under federal and state laws. Employees are protected from discrimination based on their disabilities, and employers are generally required to provide reasonable accommodations that allow disabled workers to perform their job duties. These accommodations might include modified work schedules, special equipment, or adjusted job responsibilities. If workers believe they've faced similar discrimination, they should document incidents and may want to consult with employment attorneys or file complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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