Sacay v. RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF CITY UNIVER. OF NY

**What This Case Was About** Two employees, Valerie and Melanie Sacay, sued their employer, the Research Foundation of the City University of New York. They claimed the employer discriminated against them because of disabilities, failed to provide reasonable accommodations they needed to do their jobs, and retaliated against them for complaining about these issues. They filed their lawsuit under several laws that protect workers with disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. **What the Court Decided** The court ruled completely in favor of the employer. The judge found that the Sacay employees didn't provide enough evidence to prove their claims. The court concluded there wasn't sufficient proof that disability discrimination occurred, that the employer failed to accommodate their needs, or that they faced retaliation for speaking up about these problems. **What This Means for Workers** This case shows how challenging it can be to win disability discrimination lawsuits. Workers need strong evidence to prove their claims in court - it's not enough to simply believe discrimination happened. If you face disability discrimination, document everything carefully and consider consulting with an employment attorney early to understand what evidence you'll need to build a strong case.