Coffman v. Indianapolis Fire Department

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• holding that the Fire Department could require employee to submit to a psychological evaluation when she exhibited concerns about her own condition
• noting that the employer’s “e-mails paint a consistent picture of genuine concern that Coffman’s behavior was uncharacteristic and was adversely impacting her ability to perform her job” (emphasis added)
• noting that government’s interest in ensuring both physical and mental well-being of firefighting force, necessitating disclosure of plaintiffs medical records, was “compelling”
• finding that a plaintiff alleging discrimination on the basis of her sex must demonstrate that the adverse employment ac- tion occurred “at least in part because she is female”
• recognizing a “‘qualified’ constitutional right to the confidentiality of medical records and communications”
• noting § 12112(d)(4)(B) is an independent basis to allow inquiries into the ability of an employee to perform job-related functions

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