Disability Discrimination • Reasonable Accommodation
Fischer v. Pepper Hamilton LLP, PICS Case No. 16-0159 (E.D. Pa. Jan. 29, 2016) Pappert, J. (36 pages).
To establish a prima facie case of failure to provide a reasonable accommodation, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a plaintiff must establish qualification to perform “essential functions” of the job. A genuine issue of material fact existed with respect to whether regular and predictable on-site attendance was an “essential function” of a project attorney’s job, when the attorney did not meet with clients and could access materials online.
