On behalf of Mowery Youell & Galeano, Ltd. | Nov 6, 2013 | Disability Discrimination
Flu epidemics occur each year throughout the United States. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that flu activity most commonly peaks in January or February; however, seasonal flu activity can begin as early as October and continue to occur as late...
On behalf of Mowery Youell & Galeano, Ltd. | Oct 2, 2013 | Disability Discrimination
Employees who face age, race, or disability discrimination often file charges of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) to seek to address their discrimination. As the government enters its second day of the...
On behalf of Mowery Youell & Galeano, Ltd. | Sep 7, 2011 | Disability Discrimination
The Sixth Circuit issued an unpublished decision on August 18, 2011 that has the potential to make a large impact on disability discrimination cases and discrimination cases in general with respect to the “honest belief” defense often asserted by...
On behalf of Mowery Youell & Galeano, Ltd. | Sep 1, 2011 | Disability Discrimination
The case of Johnny Lee, Sr. v. University Hospitals Health System, Inc. (N.D. Ohio March 27, 2009) Case NO. 1:07CV3555 exemplifies risks some people take when they file a discrimination lawsuit during their bankruptcy proceedings. An individual could potentially...
On behalf of Mowery Youell & Galeano, Ltd. | Jul 12, 2011 | Disability Discrimination
Dennis Breen v. Infiltrator Systems (6th Cir. March 24, 2011), Case No. 10-5013: With the new regulations to the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability discrimination claims are increasing. In a recent ADA case, the 6th Circuit reviewed a Plaintiff’s...
On behalf of Mowery Youell & Galeano, Ltd. | Jul 5, 2011 | Disability Discrimination
Jessica Whitfield v. State of Tennessee, (6th Cir., March 25, 2011). Jessica Whitfield sued her state government employer for both equitable relief and damages under Titles I and II of the ADA for disability discrimination. The district court dismissed her claim under...
On behalf of Mowery Youell & Galeano, Ltd. | Jun 29, 2011 | Disability Discrimination
Susan Lewis v. Humboldt Acquisition Corporation (6th Cir. March 17, 2011). Plaintiff appealed a jury verdict against her on her disability discrimination case. Following a jury trial, the jury concluded that plaintiff was “regarded as” disabled and she was...
On behalf of Mowery Youell & Galeano, Ltd. | Jun 28, 2011 | Disability Discrimination
May 23, 2011 marked the first day the new Americans with Disability Act regulations were effective. The new rules will be a challenge for employers because of adoption of the expansive definition of “disabled.” On the other hand, the law is a serious win...
