High Court's Title VII Ruling May Boost Workers In ADA Suits

Andrew Turnbull spoke to Law360 Employment Authority about the U.S. Supreme Court's recent watershed decision, Muldrow v. St. Louis, that eased requirements for bringing a Title VII case and how it may soften a legal obstacle some courts have put in front of workers bringing Americans with Disabilities Act cases.

Andrew discussed how workers behind future cases will certainly make the argument that Muldrow v. St. Louis clears obstacles out of their way.

"In jurisdictions where you do need to show an adverse employment action, like the Eleventh Circuit, the Muldrow standard could come into play," said Andrew. "Depending on which side you argue for, I think the Muldrow decision certainly gives people fodder to say the adverse action requirement isn't a hard one to meet."

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