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The court granted defendants' summary judgment motion in part and denied it in part. Plaintiff's ADA failure-to-accommodate claim survived summary judgment on the pregnancy-related medical restrictions, but her Title VII discrimination and PDA claims were dismissed due to insufficient evidence of pregnancy-based animus.
Guerrero v. Constellation Home Care, LLC
What Happened
Guerrero worked for Constellation Home Care and filed a lawsuit claiming she faced discrimination because of her pregnancy. She argued the company failed to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy-related medical restrictions and treated her unfairly based on her pregnancy status.
What the Court Decided
The court reached a split decision. It allowed Guerrero's claim about failure to accommodate her pregnancy-related medical needs to move forward to trial. However, the court dismissed her discrimination claims, finding insufficient evidence that the company treated her badly specifically because of her pregnancy.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling shows that pregnancy-related accommodations receive some legal protection. If a pregnant worker needs medical restrictions at work—such as limited lifting or standing—employers may be required to provide reasonable accommodations. However, workers must gather evidence showing the employer's decisions were motivated by pregnancy status, not other reasons. Simply proving you weren't accommodated isn't enough; you need to demonstrate the employer's discriminatory intent.
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