Eric Scott George, a former senior oil technician, has filed a lawsuit against his previous employer, alleging wrongful termination and discrimination based on disability. The complaint was lodged by Eric Scott George in the District Court of Harris County, Texas, on December 13, 2024, targeting RelaDyne Reliability Services Inc. as the defendant.
According to the details laid out in the case, Eric Scott George claims that he was an exemplary employee at RelaDyne Reliability Services Inc., having worked there from October 2023 until his dismissal on March 18, 2024. He alleges that despite receiving commendations for his performance and even securing a raise after his first quarter with the company, he faced unjust treatment following a health diagnosis. In early 2022, George was diagnosed with Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), which required ongoing medication and dialysis treatments. Despite informing his employer about his condition and necessary medical appointments, George asserts that RelaDyne failed to accommodate his needs.
The plaintiff narrates how complications from CKD led to an extended hospital stay in February 2024. During this period, he maintained daily communication with RelaDyne regarding his health status. Upon being cleared to return to work—with the stipulation of attending dialysis sessions three times weekly—George claims that RelaDyne refused to accommodate this schedule. Instead of facilitating his return or offering alternative roles within the company, George was informed of losing access to company resources and benefits shortly after visiting the company's doctor.
The lawsuit accuses RelaDyne of violating the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA) by discriminating against him due to his disability and retaliating against him for requesting reasonable accommodations. George argues that there were available positions he could have transitioned into that would not interfere with his medical needs but alleges that RelaDyne chose termination instead.
In terms of relief sought from the court, Eric Scott George is pursuing monetary damages ranging between $200,000 and $1 million for back pay, front pay, emotional distress, attorney's fees, and punitive damages due to what he describes as pretextual termination rooted in discrimination and retaliation. He also demands prejudgment and post-judgment interest along with coverage of legal costs.
Representing Eric Scott George are attorneys David B. Joeckel Jr. and Caitlin Davis from The Joeckel Law Office located in Fort Worth, Texas. The case is filed under Case ID: 2024-86664 in Harris County's 127th Judicial District Court.