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The court granted in part and denied in part ADM's motion to dismiss. The disability discrimination termination claims were dismissed for failure to state a claim, but the failure-to-accommodate claim under the ADA survived the motion to dismiss.
Ertl v. Archer-Daniels-Midland Company – What You Need to Know
What Happened
Ertl filed a lawsuit against Archer-Daniels-Midland Company claiming discrimination, failure to provide workplace accommodations, and wrongful termination related to a disability.
What the Court Decided
The court partially dismissed the case. The judge eliminated claims that the company discriminated against Ertl based on disability when firing them, saying those claims weren't supported by enough evidence at this stage. However, the court allowed one claim to move forward: that ADM failed to accommodate Ertl's disability as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This meant the failure-to-accommodate claim could continue toward trial.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling reinforces an important distinction: employers have a legal duty to provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities, and failing to do so can be actionable even if discrimination claims don't survive early dismissal. Workers with disabilities should document accommodation requests and any employer responses, as these records become critical evidence if disputes arise.
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