Legal Opinion
Deanna Cheeney v. Highland Community College, Michael Bredberg v. Rock Falls Township High School
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided January 21, 1994No. 93-2184, 93-2301PublishedCited by 27 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LAY, Circuit Judge.
Deanna Cheeney and Michael Bredberg contend that the district court erred in dismissing their claims made pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (the “Act”), 29 U.S.C. §§ 701-797b (1988 & Supp. IV 1992). The plaintiffs allege that they suffered from disabilities within the meaning of § 706(8)(B) of the Act. The Act prohibits institutions that receive federal financial assistance from discriminating against otherwise qualified individuals solely because of their disability. See id. § 794(a). The district court dismissed the plaintiffs’ claims as time barred. See 819…
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- Jay v. Bush v. Commonwealth Edison CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1993
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