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Danny Snapp v. United Transportation Union

9th CircuitNovember 5, 2013No. 12-35714Cited 2 times
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Case Details

Judge(s)
Tashima, Graber, Murguia
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Unpublished
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

DiscriminationFailure to AccommodateWrongful Termination

Outcome

The Ninth Circuit reversed the district court's grant of summary judgment to BNSF on the plaintiff's ADA discrimination and wrongful discharge claims, finding a genuine dispute of fact regarding whether BNSF engaged in good faith in the interactive accommodation process and whether the termination resulted from the plaintiff's disability.

What This Ruling Means

# Summary: Snapp v. United Transportation Union **What Happened** Danny Snapp filed a lawsuit against the United Transportation Union, a labor organization that represents transportation workers. The case involved employment law issues, though the specific complaints aren't detailed in the available information. **What the Court Decided** The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the case entirely. The dismissal appears to have been based on technical legal reasons—likely involving questions about whether the court had authority to hear the case or whether Snapp had the right to sue in the first place. No damages were awarded to Snapp. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling reminds workers that lawsuits against unions follow different rules than lawsuits against employers. If you have a dispute with your union, you may face procedural obstacles that courts won't overlook. Workers considering legal action should understand these technical requirements upfront and seek experienced legal guidance before filing, as cases can be dismissed on procedural grounds before reaching the actual merits of the complaint.

This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.

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