Chapter 21, Problem 8BCP

Summary Introduction

Case s ummary : Person D was an employee when he injured his knee. After surgery, he was not able to stand, walk, and run for long. The sergeants rated his performance above average. Half a year later the employer placed him on an unpaid leave of absence, mistakenly believing that D would not be able to perform essential functions of his job. D filed a suit in state court against the company alleging the discrimination based on disability.

To find: The ‘Substantial motivating factor or reason’ element to be proved by D.