Legal Question in Disability Law in Washington
About Accommadations
taken off a semi-truck after 4 years of reasonable accomadations Co said did not know about my condition(I was approved by DOT and cardiogolist to safely drive truck) Could not load or unlaod truck. Co previously hired a lumer to unload. Change of workers at Co said noway and was fored and not given any other jobs.I am working same job elswhere and have all medical cards required and pass all tests just not able to load and unload. Please advise if you think I have a case. The colied to EEOC however they gave me the right to sue.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: About Accommadations
Once you receive a right to sue notice from the EEOC, you have only 90 days in which to commence an action in court or your rights to sue will be lost forever. From the limited facts in your inquiry, it appears you might have a claim for the company's failure/refusal to reasonably accommodate your disability. You will have to prove that your medical condition constitutes a disability, which is a complex medical analysis that needs to be undertakn by a lawyer.
Disability discrimination cases under the ADA and under state law are complex. Washington disability discrimination law may be more favorable to you than federal ADA law. You should not delay. Contact one or more lawyers immediately to have your case reviewed. You should immediately request a copy of your EEOC file from the EEOC.
The above does not constitute legal opinion and is offered for the purposes of discussion only. The law differs in every jurisdiction, and
you should not rely on any opinion except that of an attorney you have retained, who has a professional duty to advise you after being fully
informed of all the pertinent facts and who is familiar with the applicable law.