Damiani v. City of East Providence
- Filed: 03/28/2008
- Status: Closed
- Latest Update: Mar 28, 2008
Federal lawsuit challenging the city’s “physical examination” requirement for the position of assistant harbormaster, imposed for the first time only after the plaintiff, with a known disability, applied for the position. A settlement agreement awarding damages and attorneys’ fees was entered.
Oct 29, 2008
ACLU Sues East Providence for Discriminatory Treatment of Job Applicant Due to Disability
The Rhode Island ACLU has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of East Providence on behalf of former state Senator Michael Damiani, whom the City Council last year conditioned his appointment as an Assistant Harbormaster on his passing a “vigorous” physical exam. The lawsuit, filed by ACLU volunteer attorney Carolyn A. Mannis, argues that the requirement violated Damiani’s rights under various employment anti-discrimination laws.
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Oct 29, 2008
ACLU Sues East Providence for Discriminatory Treatment of Job Applicant Due to Disability
The Rhode Island ACLU has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of East Providence on behalf of former state Senator Michael Damiani, whom the City Council last year conditioned his appointment as an Assistant Harbormaster on his passing a “vigorous” physical exam. The lawsuit, filed by ACLU volunteer attorney Carolyn A. Mannis, argues that the requirement violated Damiani’s rights under various employment anti-discrimination laws.
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