6th Circuit Finds Hospital Not Liable for Firing Resident with Asperger's

Summary


A hospital did not violate federal disability discrimination law when it fired a medical resident who suffered from Asperger's Disorder, the 6th Circuit has ruled in affirming judgment.

The plaintiff obtained a family practice medical residency at the defendant's hospital after experiencing difficulties in two other medical programs due to deficiencies in his communication with patients and colleagues.

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6th Circuit Finds Hospital Not Liable for Firing Resident with Asperger's

When the plaintiff's problems persisted with the defendant, his super...

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