Allen v. Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority

Plaintiff was 46 years old when, on October 12, 1976, he submitted an application for employment with defendant as a bus driver for defendant’s public transportation system, which serves southeastern Michigan. On April 21, 1977, plaintiff was given a pre-employment physical examination by Dr. Saul Margules, a physician selected by defendant. The examination was conducted in conformity with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, 49 CFR 391.41-391.49, as adopted by the Federal Highway Administration. Defendant’s policy was to follow these standards in its pre-employment physical…