United States Seventh Circuit

Psychologist with asthma is not disabled, under the Americans with Disabilities Act, because while his condition may impair his ability to perform in the specialized niche that requires direct interaction with violent and infectious patients, he is not disabled generally as a psychologist.

Appellate Information

• Decided 10/25/2000
• Published 10/25/2000

Judges

• BAUER, Circuit Judge., Before BAUER, POSNER, and EVANS, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Seventh Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Katherine M. Black (argued), Carbondale, IL, for plaintiff-appellant., Seth M. Galanter (argued), Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, Appellate Section, Washington, D.C. for amicus curiae.


• For Appellees:
  
• Marcia L. McCormick (argued), Office of the Attorney General Civil Appeals Division, Chicago, IL, for defendant-appellee.