975 F. Supp. 1440 - Mitchell v. Crowell’s Empirical Analysis
1997
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Applies 29 U.S.C. § 701 (Employment Opportunities for Individuals With Disabilities Act)
Relies on McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green · Texas Department of Community Affairs v. Burdine · Department of the Navy v. Egan · Fitzpatrick v. City of Atlanta · Monette v. Electronic Data Systems Corp.
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“Unlike Title VII cases, where race or sex will almost never be an acceptable reason for an employment decision adverse to a qualified employee, the Rehabilitation Act permits an employer to make a decision because of a handicap if the handicap is not the sole reason for the decision.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
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