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Rebecca Edwards v. Shelby County, Tennessee
Date: 11-14-2025
Case Number: 22-cv-02682
Judge: Tu M. Pham
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee (Shelby County)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
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Defendant's Attorney: Shelby County, Tennessee, District Attorney's Office
Rebecca Edwards, a former Shelby County Health Department employee, brought this action under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), asserting three claims. She alleed that the County (1) discriminated against her based on her
night blindness, (2) retaliated against her for requesting a related accommodation, and (3) failed
to accommodate a separate condition (her asthma.
Affirmed
About This Case
What was the outcome of Rebecca Edwards v. Shelby County, Tennessee?
The outcome was: Following a two-day trial, the jury returned a verdict in her favor on all three claims. Affirmed
Which court heard Rebecca Edwards v. Shelby County, Tennessee?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee (Shelby County), TN. The presiding judge was Tu M. Pham.
Who were the attorneys in Rebecca Edwards v. Shelby County, Tennessee?
Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best Memphis Civil Rights Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Shelby County, Tennessee, District Attorney's Office.
When was Rebecca Edwards v. Shelby County, Tennessee decided?
This case was decided on November 14, 2025.