Hinton v. Cochise, County of

**Worker Wins Disability Accommodation Case Against Spa Company** This case involved a worker who sued J and G Spas, LLC, claiming the company discriminated against them, failed to provide disability accommodations, retaliated against them, and created a hostile work environment. The employee filed seven different claims under various employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The court ruled mostly in favor of the employer, but found that J and G Spas violated one important law: they failed to provide reasonable accommodations for the worker's disability as required by the ADA. The court awarded the employee $500 in compensatory damages for this violation. While the other six claims were unsuccessful, the court is now deciding how much the company must pay for the worker's attorney fees and legal costs, which could be significantly more than the $500 damage award. **What this means for workers:** Even if you don't win every claim in a lawsuit, succeeding on just one can make you eligible to recover attorney fees from your employer. This case shows that employers must take disability accommodation requests seriously, as violations can lead to legal consequences and potential liability for substantial legal costs beyond just damages.