Congressional Digest

Supreme Court Debates September 1999 No. 6 Vol. 2
United Airlines, Inc.

Defining "Disability" in the ADA

Correctable Medical Conditions and the Battle in the Courts

United Airlines, Inc.

Respondents

Lisa Hogan, Counsel of Record United Airlines extended interview offers to the Karen Sutton and Kimberly Hinton, unaware that their eyesight did not meet the company’s standards. The Petitioners filed suit in district court, alleging violations of the Americans With Disabilities Act. United’s motion to dismiss was granted and upheld on appeal by the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Hogan is a shareholder in the law firm Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber & Strickland. She specializes in employment law and has taught and written extensively on the subject. Her previous work experience includes five years as Deputy Denver District Attorney. The…

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