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District court granted defendant's motion for summary judgment, dismissing plaintiff's disability discrimination and failure-to-accommodate claims under Michigan's Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act because plaintiff's Central Pontine Myelinolysis condition fell outside the statute's protections.
Court Rules on Disability Protection Case
What Happened
Koscielski sued his employer, DDP Specialty Electronic Materials US, Inc., claiming he faced discrimination based on his disability. He has a condition called Central Pontine Myelinolysis, which affects the brain. Koscielski also claimed the company failed to accommodate his disability as required by law.
What the Court Decided
The federal court sided with the employer and dismissed the case. The judge ruled that Koscielski's medical condition falls outside the protections offered by Michigan's disability rights law. Because of this technical determination, the court did not need to decide whether discrimination actually occurred.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling shows that disability protections have limits. Not every medical condition automatically qualifies for legal protection under state disability laws. Workers with certain conditions may find their legal options more limited. If you have a disability and face workplace discrimination, it's important to understand whether your specific condition is covered by applicable laws before assuming you have legal protection.
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