Disability

Critical Disability Rights Law Faces Potential Overturn in Landmark Legal Battle

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Columbia, SC – A pivotal lawsuit is currently challenging a long-standing federal statute that has guarded the rights of individuals with disabilities for decades. The legal action, if successful, could potentially dismantle these protections, affecting countless lives across the nation. Enacted in 1973, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act was established initially to prevent discrimination against students with disabilities in educational settings. Over the years, its scope has broadened significantly to include access to healthcare, employment, and everyday activities, ensuring that facilities are accessible to all. Kimberly Tissot, president of Able SC, a South Carolina-based … Read more

West Virginia Healthcare Facilities Under Fire: Disability Rights Group Sues Over Patient Safety and Worker Misconduct

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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A major legal battle is underway in West Virginia as Disability Rights of West Virginia has brought a lawsuit against top officials in the state health department. The litigation targets the alleged mismanagement and harmful behaviors perpetrated by contracted personnel at various state-run healthcare facilities. The focus of the legal challenge is Secretary Michael Caruso of the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities and Chief Human Resources Officer Angie Jacobs-Ferris. Accusations laid out in the lawsuit assert that these leaders have failed to take action against contractors who have reportedly harassed and … Read more

$22M Verdict Favoring Former Wells Fargo Director Over Disability Discrimination Claim

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A federal jury has awarded $22.1 million to a former managing director at Wells Fargo Securities, concluding that the bank unlawally dismissed him after he sought disability accommodations. The verdict, handed down on Friday, spotlighted the challenge faced by employees requiring special working conditions due to health issues. The plaintiff, whose specific medical condition necessitates frequent and immediate access to restroom facilities, had preemptively requested to continue working from home as the pandemic restrictions lifted and employees were being called back to the office. This request for accommodation, urgently needed due to his condition, however, … Read more

Retired Jurists Support Advancement of Newman’s Legal Battle Over Disability Regulations

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A group of retired judges has voiced strong support for the continuation of a legal case that could significantly impact the application of U.S. disability laws. The case in question involves an individual, Newman, who is challenging a key aspect of disability legislation. The judges argue that the issues raised are substantial and warrant further judicial review. This legal battle comes at a pivotal time, as disability rights have increasingly come under the spotlight, with advocates pushing for more robust protections and critics arguing for revisions to existing statutes to prevent misuse. The outcome of … Read more