Wells Fargo Must Defend Fired Worker’s Disability Act Claims

Wells Fargo Securities LLC failed to shake off disability discrimination claims by a senior sales securities manager who was fired after requesting an accommodation that would allow him to work from home.

Plaintiff Christopher Billesdon may proceed with his claims of discrimination and failure to accommodate under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as wrongful discharge on account of his disability under North Carolina’s Equal Employment Practices Act, Judge Frank D. Whitney of the US District Court for the Western District of North Carolina said. “In short, it is clear from the records the parties’ evidence reveals a genuine …

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