Stanley v. City of Sanford

Decided June 20, 2025. Neil M. Gorsuch delivered the opinion of the Court.

Docket 23-997 · 606 U.S. 46 · Cited 19 times

To prevail under 42 U. S. C. §12112(a), a plaintiff must plead and prove that she held or desired a job, and could perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation, at the time of an employer’s alleged act of disability-based discrimination; the judgment of the Eleventh Circuit is affirmed.

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