Ohio federal court rules for Norfolk Southern in PTSD track laborer's ADA case, finding him unqualified over threats to coworkers
Key points
- An Ohio federal district court granted summary judgment to Norfolk Southern Railway on ADA disability discrimination claims by a track laborer with PTSD
- The court found the direct threat defense dispositive, as his violent threats against coworkers made him unqualified for the position
- The ruling in Carte v. Norfolk S. Ry. Co. is dated October 30, 2026
An Ohio federal district court granted summary judgment to Norfolk Southern Railway on ADA disability discrimination claims by a track laborer with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). The court found the direct threat defense dispositive, as his violent threats against coworkers made him unqualified for the position. The ruling in Carte v. Norfolk S. Ry. Co. is dated 30 October 2026.
What employers should do
- When assessing qualifications of employees with disabilities, keep written direct-threat assessments in line with ADA requirements
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- US N.D. Ohio
- Status
- Court ruling
- Effective date
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