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Court granted in part and denied in part the employer's motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6). The ADA failure-to-accommodate and retaliation claims, as well as NY HRL claims, were allowed to proceed; however, the § 1983 due process claim was dismissed. Plaintiff was granted leave to replead.
Metzler v. Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District
What Happened
An employee named Metzler filed a lawsuit against the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District, claiming discrimination, retaliation, and failure to accommodate a disability. The school district asked the court to dismiss the case early, arguing the employee's claims didn't have legal merit.
What the Court Decided
The court partially granted the school district's request. It dismissed one claim (related to due process rights) and allowed Metzler to revise that specific claim. However, the court allowed three major claims to move forward: the disability accommodation claim, the retaliation claim, and discrimination claims under New York law. This means the case will continue to trial unless settled.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling is significant because it reinforces that employers must take disability accommodation and retaliation claims seriously. Workers who believe their employer failed to accommodate a disability or punished them for complaining about discrimination have legal protections. Even when employers challenge these claims, courts may allow them to proceed, giving workers an opportunity to prove their case.
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