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Court granted plaintiff's motion for extension of time to file opposition to defendant's motion to dismiss (deadline extended to July 16, 2021) and denied plaintiff's motions for appointment of counsel and to remand. The case remains pending on the motion to dismiss.
Gist v. Centene Management Company, LLC
What Happened
An employee filed a lawsuit against Centene Management Company, claiming the company failed to accommodate a disability. The company then asked the court to dismiss the case entirely before it could proceed to trial.
What the Court Decided
The court did not dismiss the case. Instead, it gave the employee more time—until July 16, 2021—to file a written response opposing the company's dismissal request. The court also refused the employee's request for a free lawyer and declined to move the case to a different court. The case remained active, waiting for the next legal steps.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling shows that courts don't automatically side with employers when they ask to dismiss disability cases. Workers get an opportunity to present their side of the story before a judge decides whether the case has merit. While this case didn't reach a final verdict on the disability claim itself, the decision gave the employee a chance to continue fighting for their rights to workplace accommodations.
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