Vélez-Ramírez v. Puerto Rico Ex Rel. Secretary of Justice
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
1Opinion of the Court
HOWARD, Chief Judge.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), 42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq., provides persons with disabilities equal opportunities under law. Plaintiff-appellant Gise-la Vélez-Ramírez (“Vélez”) alleges that her employers violated the ADA by discharging her and not rehiring her because of her vision disability. Because the record establishes that the defendants acted for a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason, we affirm the district court’s entry of summary judgment in their favor.
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We take the record in the light most favorable to the non-moving party, Vélez. Collazo-Rosado…
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