Gelfo v. Lockheed Martin Corp‪.‬

Appellant Charles Gelfo sued his former employer, respondent Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, a division of Lockheed Martin Corporation (Lockheed), alleging disability discrimination in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), (Gov. Code, 12940, subds. (a), (m), (n)), and wrongful termination in violation of public policy. Gelfo was laid-off as part of a reduction in force while suffering from a workplace injury. Lockheed later offered Gelfo a different position, but rescinded its offer after determining medical restrictions imposed as a result of Gelfos back injury rendered him unable to perform the essential functions of the new position, and no reasonable accommodation was possible.