Connecticut Jury Instruction - 1.5.1 Americans With Disabilities Act 42 USC Sect. 12101 - 12117 Disparate Treatment Claim

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - Adverse Employment Action
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-11CF-1-5-1
• Format: Word; Rich Text

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This form contains sample jury instructions, to be used across the United States. These questions are to be used only as a model, and should be altered to more perfectly fit your own cause of action needs.

Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.5.1 Americans With Disabilities Act 42 USC Sect. 12101 – 12117 Disparate Treatment Claim is a legal instruction that guides jurors in understanding the principles and requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) in cases involving alleged disparate treatment based on disability. This instruction outlines the specific provisions of the ADA under the referenced USC Sections 12101-12117. The ADA is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various aspects of their lives, including employment, public accommodations, and services provided by state and local governments. The ADA prohibits different forms of discrimination, including disparate treatment, which occurs when an individual with a disability is treated less favorably compared to non-disabled individuals in a similar situation. Key concepts discussed in this jury instruction include: 1. Definition of Disparate Treatment: Jurors are instructed on the meaning of disparate treatment, highlighting that it refers to intentional discrimination against an individual with a disability. It clarifies that disparate treatment occurs when an employer, business, or government entity treats a person with a disability less favorably based on their disability, rather than making decisions based on qualifications or merit. 2. Essential Elements of a Disparate Treatment Claim: The instruction lists the essential elements that the plaintiff (the person alleging discrimination) must establish to prove a disparate treatment claim under the ADA. These elements typically include demonstrating that the plaintiff has a disability as defined by the ADA, qualified for the position or service in question, suffered an adverse action, and that the adverse action occurred because of their disability. 3. Reasonable Accommodations: The instruction may also outline the employer's obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities unless it causes undue hardship. It might explain the key factors to consider in determining whether accommodation is reasonable and how accommodations help mitigate discriminatory treatment. It is important to note that while the instruction specified is for Connecticut, other jurisdictions may have similar instructions tailored to their respective state laws. Additional types of Connecticut Jury Instructions related to disability discrimination claims under the ADA may include: 1. Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.5.2 Americans With Disabilities Act 42 USC Sect. 12101 – 12117 Failure to Accommodate Claim: This instruction pertains specifically to claims where the plaintiff alleges that the defendant failed to provide reasonable accommodations required under the ADA, resulting in discriminatory treatment. 2. Connecticut Jury Instruction — 1.5.3 Americans With Disabilities Act 42 USC Sect. 12101 – 12117 Harassment Claim: This instruction addresses cases where the plaintiff claims to have experienced discriminatory harassment based on their disability, creating a hostile work or public environment. These additional jury instructions focus on different aspects of disability discrimination claims under the ADA, providing guidance to jurors to evaluate the evidence and make informed decisions in cases involving disparate treatment, failure to accommodate, or harassment.