· 9/16/1997
Darian v. University of Massachusetts Boston
Citations
- 980 F. Supp. 77
- 8 Am. Disabilities Cas. (BNA) 587
- 1997 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15658
- 1997 WL 627066
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- holding that although “pregnancy per se is not covered by the ADA, the Act does not necessarily exclude all pregnancy-related conditions and complications”
- finding at summary judgment stage that late-term severe pain and paralyzing uterine contractions constituted a disability under the ADA
- denying summary judgment because (1) plaintiff's severe pain and paralyzing uterine contractions were not the product of a normal pregnancy; (2) the limited duration of her condition did not preclude a finding of substantial limitation, but rather was only one factor to consider; and (3
- “reasonable accommodation” ordinarily an issue of fact, but summary judgment nonetheless appropriate where record contains undisputed facts demonstrating such accommodation for disabled student
- “By its terms, though pregnancy per se is not covered by the ADA, the Act does not necessarily exclude all pregnancy-related conditions and complications.”
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Judges: Gertner
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