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Court granted in part and denied in part defendant's motion to dismiss. The court denied the motion as to plaintiff's ADA disability discrimination claim, finding sufficient factual allegations, but granted the motion as to plaintiff's failure to accommodate and retaliation claims as falling outside the scope of the EEOC charge.
Behn v. Kiewit Infrastructure Co. - Employment Discrimination Case
This case involved a worker named Behn who sued Kiewit Infrastructure Co., claiming the company discriminated against them because of a disability. Behn alleged that Kiewit violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal law that protects workers from discrimination based on disabilities in the workplace.
The case was filed in an Illinois federal court in February 2018. However, the available records don't show how the case was ultimately resolved - whether it went to trial, was settled out of court, or was dismissed. No damage amounts were reported in the public records.
What This Means for Workers:
This case highlights important protections that exist for workers with disabilities. The ADA requires employers to treat workers fairly regardless of their disabilities and, in many cases, to make reasonable accommodations to help disabled employees do their jobs. Workers who believe they've faced disability discrimination have the right to file lawsuits in federal court. Even though we don't know how this particular case ended, it demonstrates that workers can challenge employers who they believe have violated disability rights laws. If you face similar issues, you may want to consult with an employment attorney to understand your options.
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