I'm totally thrilled after getting news tonight from the Northern District Court of California that our client, "John," won his LTD benefits case against MetLife.A. John's EmploymentJohn's job duties included evaluating and understanding a variety of patents and...
Month: September 2010
If you have been the
If you have been the victim of wrongful or unfair treatment on the job, you want an experienced lawyer to protect your rights. State and federal worker protection laws are in place, but the process can be complex and confusing. You want an attorney who knows the law...
Is Obesity a disability for purposes of Social Security?
Obesity is a growing epidemic in this country and more and more individuals are complaining about discrimination because of their weight, but can obesity be a disabling condition? Obesity is not included on the Listing of Impairments and is not likely to meet the...
Welder Gets Trial on Disability Discrimination Claim
Heather Spees worked as one of the few female welders at James Marine, Inc. After she became pregnant and eventually lost her job, she sued her former employer for pregnancy discrimination and disability discrimination. Ms. Spees' welding job was physically demanding...