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The court granted the employer's motion to dismiss all three ADA claims (disability discrimination, retaliation, and prohibited medical inquiries), finding that the plaintiff failed to allege facts plausibly suggesting a disability or that the employer regarded him as having a disability, and that the vaccine mandate policy applied neutrally to all employees regardless of disability status.
Bereznak v. Arrow Electronics, Inc.
What Happened
An employee named Bereznak filed a lawsuit against Arrow Electronics claiming disability discrimination, retaliation, and failure to accommodate. The case centered on the company's vaccine mandate policy and whether it violated disability laws.
What the Court Decided
The court dismissed all three claims in favor of Arrow Electronics. The judge found that Bereznak did not provide enough evidence to show he had a disability or that the company treated him as disabled. The court also determined that the vaccine mandate applied equally to all employees—not just those with disabilities—so it did not discriminate based on disability status.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling suggests that employers can enforce uniform workplace policies, even mandatory vaccines, without violating disability discrimination laws. However, workers still have rights if they have legitimate disabilities or if policies specifically target people with disabilities. The case emphasizes that to win a discrimination claim, workers must provide evidence of actual disability or show the employer knew about one. General workplace policies that apply to everyone equally face a higher legal hurdle to challenge.
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