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WINDY CITY TIMES
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Westmont to Pay $125,000 in HIV Bias Case
2003-06-04
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The Village of Westmont will pay $125,000 to a man who was denied a job in the
police department, settling a lawsuit against the town for HIV discrimination,
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund announced.
'This settlement is a tremendous victory for people with HIV who continue to face
discrimination in the workplace,' said Camilla Taylor, the Chicago-based Lambda
Legal staff attorney who worked on the case. 'Our client was denied a job
regardless of how well he could perform the duties. This kind of HIV discrimination
isn't just illegal—it keeps people from pursuing their professional dreams.'
'Richard Roe' is a police officer who wanted to continue his chosen career with a
local police department in Illinois. He emerged as a favorite for the job in Westmont,
a village of 25,000 west of Chicago. With his experience, he easily passed the initial
screening, including a physical ability test, a written exam and a psychological
evaluation. But Roe tested positive for HIV. A doctor, chosen by the police, said Roe
was fully able to do the job and that he did not pose a threat to others.
In addition to the monetary portion of the settlement, police commissioners will
undergo annual training for the next three years on HIV-related issues, both on how
HIV is transmitted and legal issues. Westmont officials also agreed to stop using
pre-employment medical exams or screenings, and not ask whether applicants
have tested positive for HIV. The department has agreed to a an HIV
non-discrimination policy. |
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