Blakely v. USAirways, Inc.

OPINION

DIAMOND, District Judge.

Plaintiffs commenced this action seeking a declaration that certain policies and practices of USAirways, Inc. (“defendant”) violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq., and corresponding injunctive and monetary relief. Presently before the court is defendant’s motion to dismiss. For the reasons set forth below, the motion will be denied.

Plaintiffs are eight employees who claim that their rights under the ADA have been violated by defendant’s administration of a company-wide “light-duty” work policy. Each plaintiff has been…