D Motion to Dismiss Denied (Disability Discrimination)

April 11, 2025 by mjpospis

NYCHRL Disability Discrimination Claim Survives Dismissal; Denial of Overtime, Promotion Was Sufficiently Disadvantageous

In Khurana v. City of New York, No. 152921/2024, 2025 WL 1085410 (N.Y. Sup Ct, New York County Apr. 10, 2025), the court, inter alia, denied defendants’ motion to dismiss plaintiff’s claim of disability discrimination under the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). From the decision: To state a claim of disability discrimination under…

Disability Discrimination Claims Survive Dismissal; “Blanket Denials” Minutes After Accommodation Request Failed to Satisfy “Interactive Process”

In Gil-Frederick v. The City of New York, No. 155628/2023, 2025 WL 804677 (N.Y. Sup Ct, New York County Mar. 13, 2025), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s disability discrimination claims under the New York State and City Human Rights Laws. From the decision: Under the NYSHRL it is unlawful for…

PTSD-Related Disability Discrimination Claims Sufficiently Alleged, Court Holds

In Acosta v. Kennedy Children’s Center, 24 Civ. 3358, 2025 WL 70141 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 10, 2025), the court, inter alia, denied defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiff’s disability discrimination claims asserted under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL), and the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). From…