Guerrero-Tabares v. City of New York

**What Happened** A worker sued Boston University School of Medicine claiming the employer failed to provide reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and then retaliated against them for requesting these accommodations. The employee believed they were treated unfairly because of their disability and that the university punished them for speaking up about their needs. **What the Court Decided** The court ruled entirely in favor of Boston University School of Medicine. The judge found there were no disputed facts that needed to be decided by a jury and that the university was legally entitled to win the case. The court determined that the employee could not prove their claims of accommodation denial or retaliation. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case highlights how challenging it can be to win disability discrimination lawsuits against employers. Workers need strong evidence to prove both that their employer failed to accommodate their disability and that any negative treatment was retaliation for requesting help. The ruling shows courts require clear proof that an employer violated ADA requirements, not just that the worker felt mistreated or unsatisfied with their accommodation.