Legal Opinion
Bridges v. City of Bossier
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided August 23, 1996No. 95-30756PublishedCited by 109 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GARWOOD, Circuit Judge:
Plaintiff-appellant Cortez Bridges (Bridges) appeals the district court’s judgment, following a bench trial, denying his claim of discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We affirm.
Facts and Proceedings Below
Bridges applied for a firefighter position in Bossier City, Louisiana (the City). After passing certain preliminary tests, he was directed to undergo a physical exam. On the medical history form, he revealed to Dr. Mark Wilson that he has a blood clotting disorder known as Factor IX Deficiency, a mild form of hemophilia. Bridges told Dr.…
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