In the case of R.W. vs. Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, we represented a student at Georgia State University (GSU) who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia, on the mild end of the spectrum. The university required the student to undergo its "mandated risk … [Read more...]
Court denies immunity, finds evidence of discrimination by GSU in case of student with mental illness
We are proud to announce today's order in the case of R.W. v. Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. We brought suit on behalf of a schizophrenic student who was removed from housing and forced to comply with Georgia State University's so-called "risk assessment" … [Read more...]
Chik-fil-A Under Fire For Demotion of Breast Cancer Survivor
According to a recent report from 7News in Thornton, Colorado, Daphne Richards was demoted from her management position at a local Chick-fil-A restaurant when she returned to work after undergoing a double mastectomy. Chick-fil-A management also informed Richards that her … [Read more...]
Nursing Home Agrees To Pay Deaf Applicant $75,000
As detailed in this article, Stefan Denisiuk interviewed for for an open assistant cook position at a New Jersey nursing home, Holly Manor, and was informed that he had the job. Nursing home management later contacted Denisiuk and requested that he participate in a second … [Read more...]
HIV-Positive Job Applicant Receives 25K In Discrimination Settlement
In a suit filed in September, 2013, an East Texas man filed suit against Famous Chicken of Shreveport, LLC, parent company of a Popeye's, for discrimination due to a disability. According to this article, the Plaintiff applied for employment at a Popeye's located in Longview, … [Read more...]