Walter L. Larsen, Jr. v. Air California

Plaintiff, a discharged commercial airline copilot, brought action under 50 U. S.C. App. § 459(g) (4), and 50 U.S.C. App. § 459(c) (3) (Veterans’ Re-employment Rights), demanding reinstatement and back pay. He appeals a judgment granting partial back pay but denying reinstatement, 313 F.Supp. 218.

The crucial issue was whether plaintiff lost his job for requesting leave to attend military reserve drills or for unsatisfactory performance as a flight-crew member. The evidence was in sharp conflict on all material issues. The district judge observed the witnesses, heard and weighed the evidence,…