Leonard Kesten and Francesca Papia were awarded a summary judgment dismissal in federal court on behalf of the City of Lawrence and its Fire Chief. The plaintiff had alleged that he was terminated by Lawrence on the basis of a disability and brought claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act. BHPK argued that the plaintiff had failed to provide sufficient evidence that he had a legally cognizable disability within the meaning of the ADA or Chapter 151B, and argued that his termination was justified because he failed to complete the Academy within the statutory probationary period. As a result, summary judgment was granted for BHPK’s municipal clients.