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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Coroner Cancer Accommodations Settlement
2. Official Coroner Cancer Suit Resolution
A coroner’s office investigator has tentatively settled his lawsuit alleging the department failed to accommodate him for liver disease that progressed into cancer. David Smith’s complaint claimed failure to accommodate and engage in the interactive process. The judge previously denied a defense motion to dismiss the suit, stating that the defendant should have given Smith preference in assigning him to a vacant position in 2020. Smith, a supervising coroner investigator since 2000, requested a different assignment in 2020 due to his health limitations. The county maintained they engaged with Smith to identify work assignments, but Smith alleges emotional distress and loss of income due to the department’s failure to accommodate him.
1. Coroner Cancer Settlement Updates
2. Court Settlement Cancer Accommodations
The Lawsuit Settlement Involving a Coroner’s Office Investigator
A coroner’s office investigator in Los Angeles has tentatively settled his lawsuit in which he alleged the department failed to accommodate him for liver disease that progressed into cancer. David Smith, a longtime employee of the department, filed a complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging failure to accommodate and to engage in the interactive process. This incident took place in the bustling city of Los Angeles, a hub of activity and diversity.
Details of the Lawsuit
Smith, who was hired in 1997 and held the position of supervising coroner investigator I since 2000, was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease in May 2018. This diagnosis limited his ability to work, prompting him to request a different assignment in 2020 due to the worsening stress on his health caused by his current role as a watch commander. The department, however, failed to engage in any interactive process to accommodate Smith’s health condition.
Legal Battle and Allegations
Despite the department’s claims that they engaged with Smith to identify work assignments that would meet his restrictions, the lawsuit alleges that Smith was denied an accommodation for his condition in June 2020. Smith sought an accommodation that would eliminate some essential job requirements while retaining his rank and full pay, but the department was not willing to provide such an offer.
Impact on Smith
Smith claimed that he suffered emotional distress and loss of income due to having to use leave time that he could have saved if the department had accommodated him. The failure of the department to provide reasonable accommodation for his health up to the present has had a significant impact on Smith’s well-being and financial stability.
Conclusion
While the terms of the settlement were not disclosed, the tentative agreement between David Smith and the coroner’s office brings this legal battle to a close. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of accommodating employees with health conditions in the workplace to ensure their well-being and productivity.
