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Plaintiff Judy Mullenix sued her former employer, Eastman Chemical Company, alleging discriminatory termination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) after a workplace injury left her with physical restrictions. The court denied Eastman's motion to strike Mullenix's affidavit. On Eastman's motion for summary judgment, the court denied summary judgment on Mullenix's claims of being actually disabled and qualified for her position with reasonable accommodation, citing genuine issues of material fact regarding essential job functions and the reasonableness of requested assistance from Utility Operators. However, the court granted summary judgment to Eastman on the claims that Mullenix was regarded as disabled and for retaliation, finding no mistaken perception of disability and no causal link for retaliation.
Mullenix v. Eastman Chemical Co. is a workers' compensation case decided in District Court, E.D. Tennessee. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in District Court, E.D. Tennessee.
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Plaintiff Judy Mullenix sued her former employer, Eastman Chemical Company, alleging discriminatory termination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) after a workplace injury left her with physical restrictions. The court denied Eastman's motion to strike Mullenix's affidavit. On Eastman's motion for summary judgment, the court denied summary judgment on Mullenix's claims of being "actually disabled" and "qualified for her position with reasonable accommodation," citing genuine issues of material fact regarding essential job functions and the reasonableness of requested assistance from Utility Operators. However, the court granted summary judgment to Eastman on the claims that Mullenix was "regarded as disabled" and for retaliation, finding no mistaken perception of disability and no causal link for retaliation.
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