Henne v. Great River Regional Library

**Henne v. Great River Regional Library: Court Dismisses Disability Discrimination Case** This case involved an employee named Henne who sued Great River Regional Library, claiming the employer discriminated against them because of a disability and failed to provide reasonable accommodations required by law. The court dismissed Henne's lawsuit in June 2021. While the full details aren't available, the dismissal likely means the court found there wasn't enough evidence to prove the library discriminated against Henne or illegally refused to make workplace accommodations for their disability. **What This Means for Workers:** This case highlights the challenges employees face when bringing disability discrimination claims. To win such cases, workers must provide strong evidence showing their employer treated them unfairly specifically because of their disability or refused reasonable accommodation requests. Simply having a disability and experiencing workplace problems isn't enough – there must be clear proof linking the disability to the employer's actions. Workers with disabilities should document all accommodation requests, keep records of their employer's responses, and understand their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If facing similar issues, consulting with an employment attorney early can help determine whether there's sufficient evidence to support a legal claim.