Kriskovic v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

What Happened
An employee named Kriskovic sued Wal-Mart, claiming the company discriminated against him because of his disability. He argued that Wal-Mart denied him a promotion to their management trainee program due to his disability and failed to provide reasonable accommodations that would have helped him perform the job.

What the Court Decided
The court ruled in favor of Wal-Mart and dismissed the case entirely. The judge found that there wasn't enough evidence to prove Wal-Mart's decision was based on Kriskovic's disability. The court determined that no reasonable jury could conclude that discrimination occurred, meaning the case was so weak it didn't even need to go to trial.

Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows how challenging it can be to win disability discrimination lawsuits. Workers must provide strong evidence that their disability was the actual reason they were denied opportunities or accommodations. Simply having a disability and being turned down for a promotion isn't enough – you need concrete proof that the disability influenced the employer's decision. Workers should document all interactions and keep detailed records if they believe they're facing disability-based discrimination.