Discrimination, ADA

$550,000 verdict for custodian in ADA discrimination case. San Bernardino County.

Long-time custodian with bad back says he can't use ladder and requests accommodation from school district employer; denied as essential function of job. He was later terminated.

Case Name: Joseph Snead v. Chino Valley Unified School District
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Type of Case: Discrimination, ADA, Wrongful Termination

Psychiatrist claims ADHD, depression and does not receive accommodations at work. $1.6 million verdict. San Diego County.

Psychiatrist working for state at prison hospital claims she suffers from ADHD and depression, asks for accommodations but says she was refused.

Case Name: Doe Psychiatrist v. California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Friday, February 14, 2014
Type of Case: Discrimination, ADA, Employment

$75,290 jury verdict for employment disability discrimination; stipulated judgment of $175,000 prior to punitive damages phase. Orange County.

Plaintiff was fired from her job one day after requesting medical leave.

Case Name: Maly Sun v. Transit Air Cargo Inc.
Date of Verdict or Judgment: Thursday, March 08, 2012
Type of Case: Discrimination, ADA, Employment