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The Eighth Circuit affirmed summary judgment for the defendants, holding that the employee failed to provide required medical documentation to support his ADA reasonable accommodation request for disabled parking, and that his termination for insubordination in refusing to comply with parking policy was not discriminatory or retaliatory.
Court Ruling Summary: Rick Hibbert v. MC Realty Group, LLC
What Happened
Rick Hibbert sued his employer, JanCo FS3, LLC, claiming he was discriminated against and retaliated against based on disability. Hibbert requested special parking accommodations under disability law but did not provide medical documentation to support his request. When he refused to follow the company's parking policy, he was fired for insubordination.
What the Court Decided
The appeals court sided with the employer. The court found that Hibbert failed to submit the required medical evidence needed to prove his disability and justify the parking accommodation. Because he didn't provide this documentation, the company wasn't obligated to grant his request. The court also determined his termination for refusing to follow parking rules was not discriminatory or retaliatory.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that workers seeking disability accommodations must provide proper medical documentation to their employers. Simply requesting an accommodation without supporting evidence may not be enough. Employers can enforce workplace policies, including parking rules, even when an employee claims a disability—as long as they follow proper procedures.
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