HIGHLIGHTS

“On June 20, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States (the “Court”) decided Stanley v. City of Sanford, affirming the dismissal of a complaint alleging a retiree’s claim of disparate treatment on the basis of her disability in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The Court held that the retiree’s claim must be dismissed because she was not a “qualified individual” under Title I of the ADA (“Title I”), as she did not plead that she could perform the essential functions of the employment position that she held or desired. In so doing, the Court substantially limited retirees’ ability to enforce the protections articulated in Title I.”