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8th Circ. Unsure About 'Honest Belief' Defense In ADA Suit

By Grace Elletson · October 24, 2024, 9:02 PM EDT

The full Eighth Circuit struggled Thursday with whether a former Hardee's franchisee illegally fired a diabetic for missing work for a medical emergency, as judges appeared torn on whether a jury...

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Case Information

Case Title

Tonya Huber v. Westar Foods, Inc.

Case Number

23-1087

Court

Appellate - 8th Circuit

Nature of Suit

3445 Americans w/Disabilities Act-Empl

Date Filed

January 18, 2023

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