Erica Brody and Amy Bratskeir recently obtained a full dismissal of all claims

Erica Brody and Amy Bratskeir recently obtained a full dismissal of all claims against their school department clients in federal court. The Plaintiff, a former school adjustment counselor for the Falmouth Public Schools, alleged multiple violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, M.G.L. c. 151B, § 4, the First Amendment, and Massachusetts common law protections for at-will employees. After summary judgment, the court rejected those arguments, ruling instead that no reasonable jury could conclude that the Plaintiff was exposed to a hostile work environment or that she was terminated because of her disabilities or her advocacy for disabled and minority students. The court entered judgment on all counts for BHPK’s clients.