Kelly Schafer v. Elite Eye Care P.C.


Case Name:Kelly Schafer v. Elite Eye Care P.C.
Case Number:LACV043164
Date of Trial:05/30/2023
Venue:
Dallas County
Casetype/Claims:Disability Discrimination/Reasonable accomodation

Judge:Michael K. Jacobsen

Plaintiff's Counsel:Laura Schultes and Thomas Foley Defendant's Counsel: Allison M. Steuterman and Douglas A. Fulton

Verdict: Plaintiff proved her claim of failure to provide a reasonable accommodation, but not disability discrimination.
Past Lost Wages: $0
Past Emotional Distress: $25,000
TOTAL: $25,000

Demand Before Trial:
Offer Before Trial:

Statement of Case:
This is a civil case brought by Plaintiff Kelly Schafer against Defendant Elite Eye Care P.C. Plaintiff alleges that she has a disability in the form of anxiety and depression and alleges multiple claims against Defendant. First, Ms. Schafer alleges that Defendant failed to accommodate her disability. Second, Ms. Schafer alleges that Defendant denied her a promotion and alleges that her disability and request for accommodation motivated Defendant’s decision. Third, Ms. Schafer alleges that her disability and request for accommodation also motivated Defendant’s decision to terminate her employment.

Injuries alleged:

Official Jury Verdict Form:
Schafer Verdict.pdfSchafer Verdict.pdfSchafer Settlement.pdfSchafer Settlement.pdf

Documents of interest:
(when available)		Schafer Instructions.pdfSchafer Instructions.pdf

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