Federal Court Upholds Dismissal of Injured Worker's Discrimination Claims

A federal appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of an injured worker’s disability discrimination claims. Jay Pemberton worked for Bell’s Brewery Inc. He injured his back at work in 2016 and again in 2018. After the second injury, the brewery enrolled Pemberton in its workers’ compensation program, providing medical care and wage-loss benefits.  From December 2018 to November 2019, Pemberton’s physicians imposed several restrictions on his ability to work. The brewery initially accommodated him by assigning him light-duty work within the brewhouse. When t...