Americans with Disabilities Act Law Blog

Judge signs off on order moving young Mainers with disabilities out of nursing homes

Monday, May 7, 2012 by Simon W. Johnson

Judge signs off on order moving young Mainers with disabilities out of nursing homes

from Chicago Tribune

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-mct-judge-signs-off-on-order-moving -young-mainers-with-20120503,0,2349759.story

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Condo association settles lawsuit with veteran over service dog

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 by Simon W. Johnson

Condo association settles lawsuit with veteran over service dog

from The Salt Lake Tribune

http://w ww.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/53602814-78/association-condo-service-dog.html.csp

Simon W. Johnson

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Tyson Foods Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

Friday, February 24, 2012 by Simon W. Johnson

Tyson Foods Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

from Kansas City infoZine

http://www.infozine.com/news/s tories/op/storiesView/sid/50887/

Simon W. Johnson

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10th Circuit Holds Migraines Not a Disability Under the ADA

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 by Randy Enochs

Despite the fact the 2008 amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act were enacted to make it easier for plaintiffs to qualify as individuals with disabilities, the Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has delivered a decision that does the opposite of that intent. In Allen v. Southcrest Hospital, No. 11-5016, 2011 U.S. App. LEXIS 25488 (10th Cir. Dec. 21, 2011), the plaintiff transferred to work for a particular doctor, who had a busy practice that was especially... Read More

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10th Circuit Holds Migraines Not a Disability Under the ADA

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 by Randy Enochs

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Topic: Americans with Disabilities Act

Modesto thrift store to pay $50K to settle disability lawsuit

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 by Simon W. Johnson

Modesto thrift store to pay $50K to settle disability lawsuit

from The Modesto Bee

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Topic: Americans with Disabilities Act

Lawsuit against Adams County sheriff over alleged ADA violations gains three more plaintiffs

Friday, January 27, 2012 by Simon W. Johnson

Lawsuit against Adams County sheriff over alleged ADA violations gains three more plaintiffs

from denverpost.com

http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_19831984

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Topic: Americans with Disabilities Act

EEOC Issues Informal Discussion Letter on the ADA and High School Diploma Requirements

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 by Randy Enochs

Last month the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) posted aninformal discussion letter on its website addressing the requirement of a high school diploma as it relates to jobs and job postings. Some of you may be wondering how requiring a high school diploma may violate a disability anti-discrimination... Read More

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Topic: Americans with Disabilities Act