Bridget Krause v. PM. Mold Compnay, Inc.

Chicago, Illinois, employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff on an Americans with Disabilities Act violation theory.



AI Overview

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in areas like employment, public accommodations, and government services. The law aims to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities and access to participate in public life, similar to protections based on race, color, sex, and other factors. Key provisions are found in its titles, which cover: Title I (employment), Title II (public services), and Title III (public accommodations).

Key provisions of the ADA



Title I: Employment



Prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment.



Requires employers to provide "reasonable accommodations" to qualified employees or applicants with known disabilities, unless it would cause an "undue hardship".

Examples of reasonable accommodations include making equipment or devices accessible, restructuring jobs, modifying work schedules, or providing readers or interpreters.



Title II: Public Services



Prohibits discrimination by state and local government entities.



Requires these public entities to make their programs, services, and activities accessible to people with disabilities.

Includes requirements for effective communication with individuals with hearing, vision, and speech disabilities.



Title III: Public Accommodations



Bars discrimination by private businesses that are open to the public (e.g., restaurants, hotels, retail stores, doctors' offices).



Requires these "public accommodations" to provide equal access to their goods and services.

Sets minimum accessibility standards for new construction and alterations to commercial facilities and public accommodations.



An example is requiring ramps or elevators so that people in wheelchairs can access buildings.

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Pursuant to the parties' stipulation 15 , this action is dismissed with prejudice, each party to bear its own costs and fees. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 10/24/2025)