Broadwater v. Minnesota Department of Human Services

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

RICHARD H. KYLE, District Judge.

INTRODUCTION

In this action, Plaintiff Tara Broadwater contends her former employer, Defendant State of Minnesota Department of Human Services (“DHS”), discriminated against her based on her disability by denying her request to transfer to another facility and terminating her employment. DHS now moves for summary judgment; for the reasons set forth below, its Motion will be granted.

BACKGROUND

The following facts, though largely undisputed, are recited in the light most favorable to Broadwater.

Broadwater is a board-certified…