Supreme Court to Hear Case of Firefighter With Parkinson’s Who Sued City for Discrimination

The Supreme Court decided this week to consider whether a retired Florida firefighter with Parkinson’s disease can sue her former employer for discrimination in the provision of post-employment benefits.

The justices granted the petition for certiorari, or review, in Stanley v. City of Sanford, Florida, in an unsigned order on June 24. No justice dissented, and the court did not explain its decision.

The case concerns Karyn Stanley who had to accept disability retirement at the age of 47 after her Parkinson’s disease became so severe that she was unable to continue working as a fighter in Sanford, Florida.

Parkinson’s is a chronic, progressive disorder that affects the nervous system. Patients can experience tremors, walking and balance issues, difficulty speaking, and other symptoms.

Ms. Stanley claimed the city discriminates against disabled retirees by limiting when they become eligible for a health insurance subsidy.

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