Lauria v. Donahue

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION AND ORDER

SPATT, District Judge.

In this case, the District Court must again address two issues apparently without the benefit of Second Circuit precedent: (1) whether there is individual liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”); and (2) whether a spouse can bring a cause of action under the ADA for loss of the employee’s consortium and services.

This is an action based on alleged discrimination and retaliation under the Americans with Disability Act (“ADA”), and negligence under New York state law, arising from the plaintiff John Lauria’s employment…