Spicer v. Martin-Brower Co.

Sognier, Judge.

Christopher Spicer brought suit against The Martin-Brower Company alleging that he had been discharged by the company because of his handicap, diabetes mellitus, in violation of the Georgia Equal Employment for the Handicapped Code, OCGA § 34-6A-1 et seq. The trial court granted Martin-Brower’s motion for summary judgment and Spicer appeals.

Appellant was working as a warehouseman at appellee’s facility when he suffered a hypoglycemic reaction at work. Appellant saw his personal physician, Dr. Ulloa, the next day, and returned to work the following day with a letter from Dr.…