Legal Question in Disability Law in California

Terminated due to prior injury

I injured my right knee while apprehending a shoplifter. The company refused to accept liability even though there were several witnesses to the injury. I was taken off work by their doctor but the company ordered me to work my regular hours. While working at a different location, I stopped a shoplifter and attempted to escort him back to the store. The subject became combative and bit a finger on my left hand. The injury was severe and required surgery and a hospital stay of 10 days

I was called to L.A. from San Diego and advised of my termination without reason. The company continued to refuse medical on my knee. The pain was to much so I elected to pay for the surgery myself.

After 5 months or so, the company contacted me and stated that the termination was a mistake and the needed me back on the job. I drove to L.A., filled out the rehire paperwork and was welcomed by with (The Family) full time. I was than assigned to a store for an 8-hour shift. After about 2 hours, the supervisor contacted me at the store and advised me to go home because of a problem. Over the next week I spoke with several supervisors and advised that I be terminated because I was a potential worker's comp risk.

I believe I was discriminated against due to a previous work comp injury that left me with a permanently disabling condition. This head injury in no way affected my ability to preform on the job. In fact, prior to termination I was recommended for Supervisor.

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