Federal Judge Allows Disability Retaliation Claim to Proceed in North Carolina Case

A recent ruling by a North Carolina federal judge has brought attention to a case involving a former associate general counsel at a historically Black college in the state. The ruling allows the former attorney to pursue her retaliation claim under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), though her discrimination claim will not proceed. The ex-general counsel alleges she was terminated from her position after seeking accommodation for her disability. The judge’s decision marks a significant development in her legal battle as it moves forward on the specific grounds of alleged retaliation. Further details about the case are available here.