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The district court granted defendant UPS's motion for summary judgment, dismissing plaintiff's ADA failure to accommodate and retaliation claims. Plaintiff had conceded her discrimination claim and the court found insufficient evidence of disability discrimination or retaliation to proceed to trial.
Norwood v. United Parcel Service, Inc.
What Happened
A worker filed a lawsuit against United Parcel Service (UPS) claiming the company discriminated against her because of a disability. She alleged that UPS refused to make necessary job adjustments for her disability and retaliated against her for complaining about the discrimination.
What the Court Decided
The judge sided with UPS and dismissed the case without a trial. The worker had already dropped her main discrimination claim. The court found she didn't have enough evidence to prove either that UPS failed to accommodate her disability or that the company punished her for complaining.
Why This Matters
This case shows that workers facing disability discrimination must gather strong evidence early. Simply claiming unfair treatment isn't enough—you need concrete proof that the employer knew about your disability, refused reasonable accommodations, or took negative action against you for speaking up. Workers should document everything: accommodation requests, responses from management, and any negative changes in treatment afterward.
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