Legal Opinion
McElrath v. Kemp
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided March 22, 1989No. Civ. A. 88-3198PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
SPORKIN, District Judge.
I have heard two days of testimony and argument on plaintiffs motion for preliminary injunction. Based on the testimony and evidence offered, as well as the entire record in this case, I am now prepared to render my decision.
Background
Plaintiff, Carol McElrath, is an alcoholic. Ultimately, Ms. McElrath’s alcoholism led to her dismissal by her employer, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”). At the time of her dismissal, Ms. McElrath had served for 23 years as a civil servant. Most recently, and at all times relevant to this case, Ms.…
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