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In
Burnett v. Ocean Properties, Ltd., et
al., the First Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a jury
verdict for the plaintiff in his failure to accommodate claim under
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Maine Human
Rights Act (MHRA). The court s opinion provides a useful
reference for the single integrated employer test for
liability under the ADA. More significantly, it is an important
reminder for employers regarding how seriously to evaluate
accommodation requests, how promptly to respond to them, and how
informed employees should be throughout the process. The First
In Burnett v. Ocean Properties, Ltd., et al., the First Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a jury verdict for the plaintiff in his failure to accommodate claim under the Americans with.
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First Circuit Weighs in on ADA’s ‘Single Integrated Employer’ Test and Reckless Indifference Standard for Punitive Damages Friday, March 12, 2021
In
Burnett v. Ocean Properties, Ltd., et al., the First Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a jury verdict for the plaintiff in his failure to accommodate claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Maine Human Rights Act (MHRA). The court’s opinion provides a useful reference for the “single integrated employer” test for liability under the ADA. More significantly, it is an important reminder for employers regarding how seriously to evaluate accommodation requests, how promptly to respond to them, and how informed employees should be throughout the process. The First Circuit’s ruling shows that the consequences of failing to adequately respond to accommodation requests could lead to a finding that the employer acted with reckless indifference and is liable for punitive damages.