Benjamin v. Prince George's County, No. 8:2020cv00211 - Document 44 (D. Md. 2022)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Peter J. Messitte on 9/22/2022. (mg3s, Deputy Clerk)

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Benjamin v. Prince George's County Doc. 44 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND VOLTO BENJAMIN, Plaintiff, Civil No.PJM 20-CV-2II V. PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY Defendants. MEMORANDUM OPINION Plaintiff Volte Benjamin (Benjamin) suffers from a "degenerative eye condition" that causes him to have migraines and other symptoms when exposed to fluorescent lights. While employed by Defendant Prince George's County at the Department of Corrections (the County), he alleges he was denied reasonable accommodation related to his light sensitivity, in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990("ADA"),42 U.S.C. ยง 12101 et seq. Defendant has moved for summary judgment, arguing that it offered Plaintiff reasonable accommodations, though they may have been accommodations he did not like or prefer. Following supplementary briefing, the Court held a motions hearing. For the reasons that follow, the Court DENIES Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment(ECF No.20)and Supplemental Motion for Summary Judgment and Motion to Strike (ECF No. 36). To the extent Plaintiffs supplemental response constitutes a Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment,that Motion(ECF No.35)is DENIED as well. I. BACKGROUND On July 14,2003,Benjamin began his employment as a correctional officer at the Defendant's facility. ECF No. 7. His Amended Complaint(ECF No. 7) alleges the following: 1 Dockets.Justia.com

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