D Motion for Summary Judgment Denied (Failure to Accommodate Disability)

February 27, 2026 by mjpospis

Disability Discrimination, Failure to Accommodate Claims Survive Summary Judgment

In Krcishta v. 1745 East 12th Street LLC, No. 523841-2017, 2026 WL 416309 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. Feb. 11, 2026), the court, inter alia, denied defendants’ motion for summary judgment dismissing plaintiff’s claims for disability discrimination and failure to accommodate disability under the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. From the decision: An employer…

Failure to Accommodate Disability Claim Against City of Yonkers Survives Summary Judgment

In Guarniero v City of Yonkers, No. 2023-11290, 58292/21, 2025 N.Y. Slip Op. 04554, 2025 WL 2233306 (N.Y.A.D. 2 Dept., Aug. 06, 2025), the New York Appellate Division, Second Department held that plaintiff presented sufficient evidence of failure to accommodate his disability under the New York State Human Rights Law. From the decision: NYSHRL prohibits…