disability discrimination
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Federal judge sanctions plaintiff $5,000 for ‘baseless’ filings, ‘misogynistic attacks’
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A federal judge on Monday ordered a self-represented plaintiff to pay $5,000 for a string of offensive actions, including his treatment of a female attorney, meritless motions and refusal to correct his conduct after being warned. Although U.S. District Court Senior Judge Raymond P. Moore did not cite Ethan West-Helmle’s attacks on him — which resembled…
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Federal judge declines to dismiss suit against Timnath officers who used force on disabled child
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Two Timnath police officers may be sued for allegedly violating the rights of a disabled 11-year-old by forcing him to the ground and handcuffing him as school staff were in the middle of de-escalation, a federal judge ruled last month. Officers Andrew Tope and Gabriela Ponce were stationed at Bethke Elementary School as school resource…
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10th Circuit finds El Paso County land-use code discriminates against disabled residents
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El Paso County’s land-use code violated federal housing law by placing discriminatory caps on group-living facilities for people recovering from drug addiction, the federal appeals court based in Denver ruled on Tuesday. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit concluded the county provided no valid justification for treating rehabilitation…
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Federal judge rejects lawsuit of Colorado Springs man fired for ignoring COVID-19 protocols
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A federal judge has declined to reconsider her dismissal of a Colorado Springs man’s lawsuit, involving his termination from a defense contracting company because he refused to abide by corporate COVID-19 protocols. Michael S. Freeman II, representing himself in court, alleged Raytheon Technologies and multiple federal officials violated his rights by issuing and enforcing requirements…
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10th Circuit reinstates pregnant employee’s claim against Postal Service by 2-1
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A jury will decide whether the U.S. Postal Service failed to accommodate a pregnant employee’s restrictions on lifting, pushing and pulling heavy items, after the federal appeals court based in Colorado reversed a judge’s ruling that sided with the agency. Sharhea L. Wise was a postal worker in Denver for three months before her termination.…
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Federal judge dismisses former law student’s retaliation claims against Denver County Court
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A federal judge has dismissed a former law student’s claims against the Denver County Court, acknowledging by all accounts the student’s semester in the courthouse did not go well, but that his allegations of disability-related retaliation were not viable. Ethan West-Helmle graduated from the University of Denver’s law school several months after failing an externship…
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Colorado House moves to require mediation before eviction for tenants on government aid
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House lawmakers approved a proposal to require mediation between landlords and tenants before landlords can file for eviction, if the tenant receives certain financial assistance. Under House Bill 1120, mediation would involve a landlord and tenant meeting together with a neutral third party to discuss a voluntary settlement in lieu of an eviction. If an eviction…
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Federal judge tosses age, disability discrimination claims against Arvada for employee’s firing
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A former Arvada city employee has not shown that his termination after 32 years was related to his age or perceived disability, a federal judge determined last month, noting the plaintiff himself even walked back his own allegations of discrimination. Brian Williams worked in the streets division of the Arvada Public Works Department between 1988…
