Federal Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Worker's Disability Discrimination Claims

A federal appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of an Illinois worker’s claims for disability discrimination. Case: Shiba v. Mullin, No. 24-2514, 05/05/2026, published. Facts and procedural history: Dored Shiba began working for the Social Security Administration in 1998. In late 2002, he slipped and fell in the bathroom at work, hitting his head on a sink. Shiba resigned and applied for Social Security disability benefits. He also sought and was approved for disability retirement, which entitled him to a separate annuity from the Office of Personnel Management. In April 2007,...