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Plaintiff's ADA discrimination, retaliation, and medical inquiry claims were dismissed with prejudice on motion to dismiss. The court found plaintiff failed to establish a disability under the ADA and that he was fired for violating the employer's COVID vaccination policy, not for disability-related reasons.
Bereznak v. Arrow Electronics, Inc. — Plain English Summary
What Happened
An employee at Arrow Electronics filed a lawsuit claiming the company discriminated against him, retaliated against him, and failed to accommodate a disability. The employee alleged these violations occurred in connection with the company's COVID-19 vaccination policy.
What the Court Decided
The court dismissed the employee's case before trial. The judge found that the employee did not have a recognized disability under federal disability law (the Americans with Disabilities Act). The court also determined that Arrow Electronics fired the employee for violating the company's vaccination policy—not because of any disability-related reason.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling clarifies that employers can enforce COVID vaccination policies even if employees claim medical or disability-related objections. However, workers should note that if someone has a documented disability, employers still have legal obligations to consider reasonable accommodations. This case shows that simply claiming a disability isn't enough—workers need medical evidence supporting their claim.
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