Oregon 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. Oregon Jury Instruction — 1.5.1 Americans With Disabilities Act 42 USC Sect. 12101 – 12117 Disparate Treatment Claim The Oregon Jury Instruction — 1.5.1 focuses on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and specifically addresses disparate treatment claims. The ADA is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various aspects of public life, including employment, public accommodations, and government services. Disparate treatment is a form of discrimination where an individual with a disability is treated less favorably than others without disabilities in the same or similar circumstances. This instruction serves as a guide for jurors to understand the legal standards and considerations in determining whether a disparate treatment claim under the ADA has been established. The instruction may cover the following key points: 1. Definition of a Disparate Treatment Claim: The instruction defines what constitutes a disparate treatment claim under the ADA. It explains that the claim arises when an employer or entity treats an individual with a disability differently based on their disability and such treatment negatively impacts the individual's employment opportunities or access to public services or accommodations. 2. Elements of a Disparate Treatment Claim: The instruction outlines the essential elements needed to establish a disparate treatment claim. These elements may include proving that the plaintiff has a disability as defined by the ADA, demonstrating disparate treatment based on that disability, showing adverse effects or harm caused by the disparate treatment, and establishing a causal connection between the disparate treatment and the harm suffered. 3. Relevant Legal Standards: The instruction provides jurors with an overview of the legal standards associated with a disparate treatment claim under the ADA. This may include explaining that the ADA prohibits employers and entities from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in terms of hiring, firing, promotions, wages, or any other conditions of employment or public accommodation. 4. Burden of Proof: The instruction clarifies the burden of proof in a disparate treatment claim. It may make jurors aware that the plaintiff has the initial obligation to present evidence supporting their claim and that the burden then shifts to the defendant to prove that the disparate treatment was justified by a legitimate and non-discriminatory reason. Different types or variations of this Oregon Jury Instruction, such as 1.5.2 or 1.5.3, may address distinct aspects of the ADA or provide instructions for other types of disability discrimination claims, such as failure to accommodate claims or retaliation claims under the ADA. In summary, the Oregon Jury Instruction — 1.5.1 aims to guide jurors when considering a disparate treatment claim brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act. It covers the essential elements, legal standards, burden of proof, and examples of what constitutes discriminatory treatment based on a person's disability.

Oregon Jury Instruction — 1.5.1 Americans With Disabilities Act 42 USC Sect. 12101 – 12117 Disparate Treatment Claim The Oregon Jury Instruction — 1.5.1 focuses on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and specifically addresses disparate treatment claims. The ADA is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in various aspects of public life, including employment, public accommodations, and government services. Disparate treatment is a form of discrimination where an individual with a disability is treated less favorably than others without disabilities in the same or similar circumstances. This instruction serves as a guide for jurors to understand the legal standards and considerations in determining whether a disparate treatment claim under the ADA has been established. The instruction may cover the following key points: 1. Definition of a Disparate Treatment Claim: The instruction defines what constitutes a disparate treatment claim under the ADA. It explains that the claim arises when an employer or entity treats an individual with a disability differently based on their disability and such treatment negatively impacts the individual's employment opportunities or access to public services or accommodations. 2. Elements of a Disparate Treatment Claim: The instruction outlines the essential elements needed to establish a disparate treatment claim. These elements may include proving that the plaintiff has a disability as defined by the ADA, demonstrating disparate treatment based on that disability, showing adverse effects or harm caused by the disparate treatment, and establishing a causal connection between the disparate treatment and the harm suffered. 3. Relevant Legal Standards: The instruction provides jurors with an overview of the legal standards associated with a disparate treatment claim under the ADA. This may include explaining that the ADA prohibits employers and entities from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in terms of hiring, firing, promotions, wages, or any other conditions of employment or public accommodation. 4. Burden of Proof: The instruction clarifies the burden of proof in a disparate treatment claim. It may make jurors aware that the plaintiff has the initial obligation to present evidence supporting their claim and that the burden then shifts to the defendant to prove that the disparate treatment was justified by a legitimate and non-discriminatory reason. Different types or variations of this Oregon Jury Instruction, such as 1.5.2 or 1.5.3, may address distinct aspects of the ADA or provide instructions for other types of disability discrimination claims, such as failure to accommodate claims or retaliation claims under the ADA. In summary, the Oregon Jury Instruction — 1.5.1 aims to guide jurors when considering a disparate treatment claim brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act. It covers the essential elements, legal standards, burden of proof, and examples of what constitutes discriminatory treatment based on a person's disability.