Michael Miller tore his meniscus while on the job as a security guard. He was restricted from climbing, running, walking on uneven ground, twisting, turning and prolonged standing, and thus was laid off because he couldn’t arrest people or respond to emergencies. A jury awarded him $1.03 million for the indignity, accepting Miller’s argument that Lockheed should have accommodated his injury rather than leave him to workers’ comp. (Miller v. Lockheed Martin Corp., Los Angeles County, Oct. 12, 2005 (via Verdict Search)).
Miller v. Lockheed Martin Corp.
Michael Miller tore his meniscus while on the job as a security guard. He was restricted from climbing, running, walking on uneven ground, twisting, turning and prolonged standing, and thus was laid off because he couldn’t arrest people or respond to emergencies. A jury awarded him $1.03 million for the indignity, accepting Miller’s argument that […]
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