An employee who was injured at work filed a claim for workers compensation in which she said she was totally disabled. She then filed suit under the Americans with Disabilities Act, claiming that the employer discriminated against her by terminating her employment when she was unable to return to work. The federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that the ADA only prevents discrimination against people with disabilities who are able to work. Yes, this makes absolute sense. But now a court has said it.
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