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The court granted defendant's motion to dismiss plaintiff's ADA and Illinois public policy claims for failure to state a claim. The court found that a brief fever does not constitute a disability under the ADA, and plaintiff failed to adequately plead either disparate treatment or failure to accommodate claims.
Cupi v. Carle BroMenn Medical Center: What Workers Should Know
What Happened
An employee sued Carle BroMenn Medical Center, claiming the hospital discriminated against them, failed to provide workplace accommodations, wrongfully terminated their employment, and failed to pay proper wages. The employee argued their brief fever qualified as a disability under federal disability law.
The Court's Decision
The court sided with the hospital, dismissing the case. The judge ruled that a brief fever does not count as a disability under federal law, so the employee could not proceed with their disability discrimination claim. The court also found the employee did not provide enough evidence to support claims about unequal treatment or lack of accommodations.
What This Means for Workers
This ruling clarifies that short-term illnesses like fevers—even serious ones—typically don't qualify for disability protections. Workers seeking legal protection based on health conditions generally need ongoing or long-term disabilities. However, this case doesn't address the wage theft or other claims, so workers still have options in different situations.
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