Product manager sues Dow Jones, alleging she was fired over meeting recordings used as disability accommodation
Key points
- The plaintiff is a director-level product manager who worked at Dow Jones for over seven years
- The lawsuit alleges disability discrimination, failure to accommodate, retaliation and interference with medical leave rights
- She says her former manager approved meeting recordings, and she was fired after a new manager took over; these are allegations that have not been adjudicated
A director-level product manager who worked at Dow Jones for over seven years filed a federal lawsuit on November 9, 2026 in the Southern District of New York. She alleges disability discrimination, failure to accommodate, retaliation and interference with medical leave rights. The complaint says she recorded meetings due to conditions including auditory processing disorder, which her former manager had approved, and that she was fired after a new manager took over. These are allegations and have not been adjudicated.
What employers should do
- Document disability accommodations in writing and hand them off when managers change
- Review termination decisions involving accommodations for compliance
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal court, Southern District of New York
- Status
- Enforcement action
- Effective date
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- Official source
- Official source pending
Original report: Dow Jones allegedly fired her for it ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.