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Waltherr-Willard v. Mariemont City Schools

Student’s Name

Institutional Affiliation

Course Number: Course Name

Professor’s Name

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Based on your academic analysis, did she have a legitimate claim under the ADA- why or

why not?

Organizations are prohibited from discriminating against persons with disabilities in the

workplace under the Americans Disability Act. Disability includes any severe illness and

physical and mental issues (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022). Walther sued her former employer

for age discrimination and the inability to accommodate her Pedophobia or fear of little children.

She filed a complaint under the ADA against her employer

in the case at hand.

However, when it comes to this case, the plaintiff did not have a valid claim under the

ADA. To be covered by the ADA, an employee must be able to perform the fundamental tasks of

their work. Employers are not required under the ADA to generate new positions for challenged

employees as the plaintiff was demanding. As a result, an employee's dissatisfaction with the

outcome of the accommodation consideration does not qualify them for legal recourse (Alerts,

2015).

Based on your academic analysis, what kind of proof would be needed for someone in her

position to convince the court that her lawsuit was viable and she needed reasonable

accommodation?

For her complaint to be successful and for her to be eligible for benefits, she must present

evidence or proof that there has been discrimination against her under the ADA. Also, she has to

present valid proof showing that she has a condition, which must be specified under the ADA.

Aside from that, she must offer documentation of discrimination, explain the scenario in which

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1 Waltherr-Willard v. Mariemont City Schools Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Number: Course Name Professor’s Name Date 2 Based on your academic analysis, did she have a legitimate claim under the ADA- why or why not? Organizations are prohibited from discriminating against persons with disabilities in the workplace under the Americans Disability Act. Disability includes any severe illness and physical and mental issues (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022). Walther sued her former employer for age discrimination and the inability to accommodate her Pedophobia or fear of little children. She filed a complaint under the ADA against her employer in the case at hand. However, when it comes to this case, the plaintiff did not have a valid claim under the ADA. To be covered by the ADA, an employee must be able to perform the fundamental tasks of their work. Employers are not required under the ADA to generate new positions for challenged employees as the plaintiff was demanding. As a result, an employee's dissatisfaction with the outcome of the accommodation consideration does not qualify them for legal recourse (Alerts, 2015). Based on your academic analysis, what kin ...
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