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Court granted defendants' motion for summary judgment in part and denied in part. Plaintiff's ADA disability discrimination claim and ADEA age discrimination claim survived summary judgment on the termination issue, but failure-to-hire claims were dismissed. FMLA retaliation claim also survived in part.
Dvoskin v. Bio-Reference Laboratories, Inc.
What Happened
An employee sued Bio-Reference Laboratories, claiming the company discriminated against them based on disability and age, wrongfully terminated their employment, and failed to accommodate their medical needs. The employee also claimed the company retaliated against them for taking protected family leave.
What the Court Decided
The court partially sided with each party. It dismissed some claims but allowed others to move forward. Specifically, the disability discrimination and age discrimination claims related to the employee's firing survived the initial court challenge, as did part of the retaliation claim involving family leave protections. However, claims about not being hired were dismissed.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling reinforces that employees have protections against being fired based on disability or age. It also protects workers who take family leave—employers cannot punish them for using these rights. While the employee didn't win at this stage, the court's decision means the case can proceed, giving them an opportunity to prove their claims at trial.
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