Kallail v. Alliant Energy, No. 11-2202 (8th Cir. 2012)
Annotate this CasePlaintiff sued her employer alleging disability discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. 12101-12213, and the Iowa Civil Rights Act (ICRA), Iowa Code 216 et seq. Because plaintiff was unable to perform the essential functions of her position, with or without reasonable accommodation, she failed to make a prima facie showing of discrimination under the ADA. Accordingly, the court affirmed the judgment of the district court.
Court Description: Civil case - Employment Discrimination. Rotating shift was an essential function of plaintiff's Resource Coordinator position; the record established that plaintiff was unable to perform the essential functions of her position, with or without reasonable accommodation, and she failed to make a prima facie case of discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Some case metadata and case summaries were written with the help of AI, which can produce inaccuracies. You should read the full case before relying on it for legal research purposes.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.