Motto v. City of Union City

INTRODUCTION

HEDGES, United States Magistrate Judge.

This matter comes before me on plaintiffs application for reasonable accommodations at trial. I have considered the papers submitted in support of and in opposition to the application. There was no oral argument. Rule 78.

BACKGROUND

Plaintiff requests that he be provided, as a reasonable accommodation, with a learning disability specialist to assist him during his testimony at trial. The specialist would “paraphrase complex language during []examination so as to enable [plaintiff] to understand and respond to ... questions accurately.” PI. Br.…