September saw a diverse range of lawsuits filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws, spanning industries such as healthcare, education, hospitality, telecommunications, automotive manufacturing, and utility services. Key themes include disability accommodation failures, pregnancy discrimination, workplace harassment, and website accessibility for visually impaired users. The EEOC and private plaintiffs are seeking not only damages but also systemic policy changes to promote inclusivity and compliance with federal regulations.
Large Medical Facility
A medical facility in Lake Forest, Illinois, faced allegations of disability discrimination by a former employee. The plaintiff claims the organization failed to provide reasonable accommodations for their disability, violating the ADA.
Educational Institution
A university system in Louisiana was sued by a veteran employee for alleged discrimination based on disabilities. The lawsuit asserts that the institution failed to adhere to ADA requirements and provide necessary accommodations.
Popular Restaurant Chain
A national restaurant chain was accused of disability discrimination by a former employee. The complaint alleges that the chain failed to provide reasonable accommodations, leading to unlawful termination.
Medical Device Manufacturer
A medical device company was the subject of an ADA lawsuit alleging discriminatory practices against employees with disabilities. The plaintiff claims that their rights were violated through discriminatory treatment.
Healthcare Organization
A large healthcare provider in Atlanta is facing a lawsuit for alleged disability discrimination. The EEOC claims the employer failed to accommodate an employee’s disability and took retaliatory actions against them.
Pest Control Service
A pest control business resolved allegations of disability discrimination by conciliation with the EEOC. The case centered on the denial of accommodations for an employee under the ADA.
Technology Service Provider
A tech services company was sued for disability discrimination, with allegations of failure to provide accommodations and retaliation against employees seeking ADA rights.
Utilities Service Provider
A utilities services organization is accused of disability discrimination and retaliation. The EEOC asserts that the employer violated ADA protections in its treatment of employees.
Educational Institution
A barber and stylist college in Texas was sued by the EEOC for alleged pregnancy discrimination. The case highlights violations of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).
Manufacturing Company
A manufacturing company was sued under the PWFA for alleged pregnancy discrimination, including failure to provide accommodations and termination of employment.
Financial Services Firm
A financial services company paid $65,000 to resolve allegations of disability discrimination. The EEOC claimed the firm retaliated against employees requesting accommodations.
Retail Organization
A retail organization was sued for retaliation linked to disability discrimination claims. Employees alleged unfair treatment when requesting accommodations under the ADA.
Automotive Dealership
An auto dealership resolved claims of disability discrimination with a $105,000 settlement. The EEOC alleged the company failed to provide reasonable accommodations for a disabled employee.
Utility Infrastructure Company
A utility infrastructure organization is accused of both disability discrimination and retaliatory practices. The EEOC seeks to enforce ADA compliance and protect employee rights.
Telecommunications Company
A telecommunications corporation is facing a class action lawsuit alleging the denial of equal website access to blind and visually impaired users, violating ADA standards for digital accessibility.
In September, a wide array of lawsuits emerged under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and associated legislation, affecting sectors like healthcare, education, hospitality, telecommunications, automotive manufacturing, and utility services. Prominent issues include failures in accommodating disabilities, discrimination related to pregnancy, workplace harassment, and ensuring website accessibility for users with visual impairments. Both the EEOC and private plaintiffs are pursuing not just financial compensation but also significant policy reforms aimed at fostering inclusivity and adherence to federal guidelines.
September saw a diverse range of lawsuits filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws, spanning industries such as healthcare, education, hospitality, telecommunications, automotive manufacturing, and utility services. Key themes include disability accommodation failures, pregnancy discrimination, workplace harassment, and website accessibility for visually impaired users. The EEOC and private plaintiffs are seeking not only damages but also systemic policy changes to promote inclusivity and compliance with federal regulations.
Large Medical Facility
A medical facility in Lake Forest, Illinois, faced allegations of disability discrimination by a former employee. The plaintiff claims the organization failed to provide reasonable accommodations for their disability, violating the ADA.
Educational Institution
A university system in Louisiana was sued by a veteran employee for alleged discrimination based on disabilities. The lawsuit asserts that the institution failed to adhere to ADA requirements and provide necessary accommodations.
Popular Restaurant Chain
A national restaurant chain was accused of disability discrimination by a former employee. The complaint alleges that the chain failed to provide reasonable accommodations, leading to unlawful termination.
Medical Device Manufacturer
A medical device company was the subject of an ADA lawsuit alleging discriminatory practices against employees with disabilities. The plaintiff claims that their rights were violated through discriminatory treatment.
Healthcare Organization
A large healthcare provider in Atlanta is facing a lawsuit for alleged disability discrimination. The EEOC claims the employer failed to accommodate an employee’s disability and took retaliatory actions against them.
Pest Control Service
A pest control business resolved allegations of disability discrimination by conciliation with the EEOC. The case centered on the denial of accommodations for an employee under the ADA.
Technology Service Provider
A tech services company was sued for disability discrimination, with allegations of failure to provide accommodations and retaliation against employees seeking ADA rights.
Utilities Service Provider
A utilities services organization is accused of disability discrimination and retaliation. The EEOC asserts that the employer violated ADA protections in its treatment of employees.
Educational Institution
A barber and stylist college in Texas was sued by the EEOC for alleged pregnancy discrimination. The case highlights violations of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).
Manufacturing Company
A manufacturing company was sued under the PWFA for alleged pregnancy discrimination, including failure to provide accommodations and termination of employment.
Financial Services Firm
A financial services company paid $65,000 to resolve allegations of disability discrimination. The EEOC claimed the firm retaliated against employees requesting accommodations.
Retail Organization
A retail organization was sued for retaliation linked to disability discrimination claims. Employees alleged unfair treatment when requesting accommodations under the ADA.
Automotive Dealership
An auto dealership resolved claims of disability discrimination with a $105,000 settlement. The EEOC alleged the company failed to provide reasonable accommodations for a disabled employee.
Utility Infrastructure Company
A utility infrastructure organization is accused of both disability discrimination and retaliatory practices. The EEOC seeks to enforce ADA compliance and protect employee rights.
Telecommunications Company
A telecommunications corporation is facing a class action lawsuit alleging the denial of equal website access to blind and visually impaired users, violating ADA standards for digital accessibility.
