Kathy Andrews v. Apple Computing Corporation; Ms. Andrews
had been an employee of Apple Computing, when she was laid off after experiencing severe depression. A short while later she
was rehired but then was precipitously, and with no reason permanently terminated. This case was filed in Federal District
Court.
Sal Del Angel v. Clark Winters, et al.; Sal worked for
this local law firm as a technician for their data and computer resources. One day, he was returning from working at another
office and was hit by a driver. He suffered significant neurological impairment and required extensive rehabilitation. Eventually
the firm terminated his employment, and Sal alleged that the firm never made the necessary accommodations so that he
could remain at work. Del Angel sued the firm pursuant to the ADA. The case settled in negotiation.
D.D. v. Charter Behavioral Health Center of Austin,
Texas and Charter Medical Corporation; DD was a rehabilitation therapist at the facility when she was terminated
after assisting a patient in filing a patient rights complaint against an employee. The case settled after suit was filed.
Anthony G. v. Dell Computer Corp.; Anthony was a brilliant
employee who had a significant case of Adult ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Dell refused to make necessary
accommodation so that he could continue in his employment. The case settled through mediation.
Patty Kennedy v. 3927 Foundation, Austin Manor and Anderson Lane Nursing Home, et al; Ms. Kennedy is a Licensed Master Social Worker- Advanced Clinical Practitioner who reported to the
Texas Department of Health and the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services that there may have been abuse or
neglect at the facility. A few weeks later Patty was let go by the facility. A case was filed for retaliatory discharge.
Miller v. Texas Tech University; This was a case where
Miller, a professor who was vision impaired, did not have her disability appropriately accommodated by the university. She
brought suit pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In this case Cirkiel authored the Amicus
Brief for the Coalition of Texans With Disabilities. The case was finally heard before the United States Fifth
Circuit Court of Appeals who determined that the university was required to satisfy the requisites of the Rehabilitation
Act, and if they did not, could be held civilly liable.
The Heirs Of Gabriela Rector v. Austin Independent School District; Ms. Rector was an elderly member of the local community. While at a school event she fell and experienced significant
injuries. Apparently, AISD did not construct certain guardrails correctly. The case is currently in litigation.
