Unjustly Fired Worker Wins $150K

Being let go for poor performance is one thing. Getting terminated for a disability is illegal discrimination. 

Our client was hired for a job shortly after finding out he needed major surgery. The employer was made aware of it, but patience for our client fizzled when complications extended his recovery time. 

Instead of trying to find a temporary solution while our client healed, the employer pressured him to return to work. Fearing retaliation, he went back to work and suffered an injury due to his incomplete recovery. As a result, he transitioned to working from home. Within days, our client was notified he had been let go. 

This employer’s actions violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which gave our client numerous legal options. Our attorneys weighed the pros and cons of each, and our client decided to file a wrongful termination lawsuit for failing to consider reasonable accommodations for his disability.

The company’s attempt to avoid its legal responsibility resulted in a $150,000 settlement for our client.