Raul Uriarte-Limon v. Custom Tile, Stone & Decor, Inc.

**Worker's Disability Discrimination Case Against Tile Company Has Mixed Results** Raul Uriarte-Limon sued his former employer, Custom Tile, Stone & Decor, Inc., claiming the company discriminated against him because of his disability and failed to provide reasonable accommodations he needed to do his job. He argued this violated the Americans with Disabilities Act, which protects workers with disabilities from unfair treatment. The court reached a mixed decision in June 2024, meaning Uriarte-Limon won on some issues but lost on others. The specific details of which claims succeeded and which failed were not reported, and no monetary damages were awarded. **What This Means for Workers:** This case highlights important rights for employees with disabilities. Under federal law, employers must make reasonable changes to help disabled workers perform their jobs, such as adjusting schedules, modifying equipment, or changing work procedures. Employers cannot fire, demote, or treat workers unfairly simply because of their disability. While the mixed outcome shows these cases can be complicated, workers should know they have legal protections and can challenge discrimination when employers fail to accommodate their disability-related needs.