Tenth Circuit reverses summary judgment for A&A Appliance in EEOC ADA leave accommodation case
Key points
- The Tenth Circuit reversed summary judgment for A&A Appliance
- A reasonable jury could find the employer had notice of the employee's disability
- A request for a few more weeks of leave after FMLA leave expired may be a reasonable accommodation
The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed summary judgment for A&A Appliance. The case, brought by the EEOC on behalf of a sales associate with gastritis, involves ADA failure-to-accommodate claims. The court held that a reasonable jury could find the employer had notice of her disability through her communications about her symptoms and a doctor's note. It also held that her request for a few more weeks of leave after her FMLA leave expired was plausibly a reasonable accommodation. The ruling is dated November 6, 2026. This is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice.
What employers should do
- Review how leave extension requests are handled after FMLA leave expires, and document how disability notices and doctor's notes are processed
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal (US Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit)
- Status
- Court ruling
- Effective date
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- Official source
- Official source pending
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