Anonymous Fireman v. City of Willoughby

MEMORANDUM OF OPINION, FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

KRENZLER, District Judge.

This case, in general, involves the issue of mandatory testing for the AIDS virus (“HIV”) by a governmental agency. In particular, this case requires this Court to decide whether the City of Willoughby, Ohio, can require mandatory testing of its firefighters and paramedics for the AIDS virus as part of its annual physical examination for fitness to serve.

PLAINTIFF’S ALLEGATIONS

Plaintiff alleges, in substance, that he is a fireman and paramedic who has been an employee of the City of Willoughby for over ten…