Royal Caribbean, Jilted Opera Singer Must Try ADA Job Bias Gripe

A jury must decide whether Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. withdrew a depressed opera singer’s offer of employment on a Singapore to Stockholm cruise because it perceived him to be disabled or because it was concerned about complying with international guidelines, the Southern District of Florida ruled.

The June 5 decision addresses novel issues regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act’s application to employees on vessels that sail under a foreign flag. The ADA applies to Samuel Schultz’s suit even though his employment wasn’t going to be primarily based on U.S. soil because the terms of his relationship with the cruise line ...