Cengage Advantage Books: Fundamentals of Business Law Today 10th Edition by Roger LeRoy Miller

Exercise 13

Discrimination Based on Disability. Cynthia Horn worked as a janitor for Knight Facilities Management-GM, Inc., in Detroit, Michigan. When Horn developed sensitivity to certain cleaning products, her physician gave her a "no exposure to cleaning solutions" restriction. Knight discussed possible accommodations with Horn. She suggested that restrooms be eliminated from her cleaning route or that she be provided with a respirator. Knight explained that she would be exposed to cleaning solutions in any situation and concluded that there was no work available within her physician's restriction. Did Knight violate the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to provide Horn with the requested accommodations? Explain. [ Horn v. Knight Facilities Management-GM, Inc., 2014 WL 715711 (6th Cir. 2014)] (See Employment Discrimination.)