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Wanner v. Under Armour, Inc.

M.D. Tenn.December 21, 2020No. 3:18-cv-00767
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Case Details

Nature of Suit — the legal category of the dispute
Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Employment
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Unknown
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Wrongful Termination

Outcome

The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the circuit court's denial of injunctive and declaratory relief and a writ of mandamus sought by a school principal challenging his presuspension hearing process. The court ruled in favor of the Board of Education on all claims.

What This Ruling Means

**What Happened** A worker named Wanner sued Under Armour, claiming the company discriminated against them because of a disability and failed to provide reasonable accommodations that would have allowed them to do their job effectively. **What the Court Decided** The court dismissed Wanner's case, meaning the lawsuit was thrown out without a trial. The court found that Wanner did not present enough evidence to support their claims of disability discrimination or failure to accommodate. No damages were awarded to the worker. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case shows how challenging it can be for workers to win disability discrimination lawsuits. To succeed in court, employees must provide strong evidence that they have a qualifying disability, that they requested reasonable accommodations, and that their employer illegally refused to provide them or discriminated against them. Workers facing similar situations should carefully document all communications with their employer about their disability and any requested accommodations. They should also consult with employment attorneys early in the process to understand what evidence will be needed to build a strong case.

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