Manu Kennedy v. Murial Bowser

Concurring opinion filed by Circuit Judge GRIFFITH.

KAREN LeCRAFT HENDERSON, Circuit Judge:

Manu Kennedy was a fireman with the District of Columbia (District) Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (Department). He had a beard. Department policy required him to shave it. Because of a medical condition, however, he could not do so without discomfort and infection. He asked the Department to accommodate his condition. The Department refused. Kennedy sued, alleging 28 counts of discrimination. As relevant here, he alleged disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act…