1. Mario Echazabal worked for Chevron, through independent contractors, for over twenty-four years. When he applied to work directly for Chevron in 1992, they withdrew the offer after discovering the liver disease being exacerbated by working in the plant. However, they continued to allow him to work in the plant through the independent contractor for another four years. When Chevron offered Mr. Echazabal a job for the second time in 1995, they once again discovered the liver disease, withdrew the job offer, and requested the independent contractor reassign him or terminate his employment. Mr. Echazabal had worked in the coker plant and indirectly for Chevron for twenty-four years. At 56 years old, this was likely the only position he
