Justices Take Former Employee Fight For Disability Bias Shield

The US Supreme Court agreed to look at whether a person with disabilities can sue their former employer for discrimination in post-employment benefits.

In an order Monday, the justices said they will hear Karyn Stanley’s bid to sue the City of Sanford, Florida, for allegedly discriminating against disabled retirees by limiting when they’re eligible for a health insurance subsidy.

The trial court said former employees like Stanley don’t have have the required injury, or standing, to sue under the Americans with Disabilities Act because they’re no longer “qualified individuals,” who are protected from being discriminated against in the terms, conditions, ...