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Sleepy worker: Accommodate me!


November 21, 2011 by Taylor Hannigan

This worker waited until just before he was fired to ask his employer to make two changes.

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Denied a ride, student sues school


August 15, 2011 by Taylor Hannigan

A student with multiple impairments says her school’s failure to transport her to and from classes violates federal law.

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Disruptive student files disability bias charge


December 13, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan

The student said the school went too far when it removed her from campus and suspended her.

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She admitted to cheating — so why did she sue?


November 12, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan

It took a while, but this doctoral candidate finally confessed to cheating on an exam. Was disability bias somehow involved?

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Student with disability seeks big money


August 1, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan

A student with multiple sclerosis complained about a lack of parking spaces for people with disabilities. See if the court granted her request for a six-figure award.

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Student says he was dismissed for having ADHD


June 15, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan

The student claimed unlawful bias under federal law. But his lawsuit hit a major snag.

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School tries e-books – and gets sued


October 30, 2009 by Taylor Hannigan

Electronic textbooks might be the next big thing. But until a few kinks get worked out, schools run the risk of getting sued by using them.

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