Post by Logan on Jun 7, 2016 17:09:16 GMT -6
A prominent cardiothoracic surgeon is suing St. Charles Health System under the Americans with Disabilities Act, alleging the health system fired him in November because of his mental impairment.
Dr. John Blizzard, whose sudden departure caused heart and lung surgeries to be temporarily diverted to Portland, seeks more than $14.5 million in federal court. He says St. Charles failed to accommodate his disability, discriminated against him and unlawfully required him to undergo psychological testing.
Ultimately, Blizzard’s complaint alleges St. Charles fired him on Nov. 5 because of behavioral issues stemming from the disability.
Lisa Goodman, a spokeswoman for St. Charles, said the health system does not comment on pending litigation. St. Charles declined in November to disclose the reason for Blizzard’s departure. At the time, he was St. Charles’ only full-time cardiothoracic surgeon. Two other surgeons worked at the hospital part time.
Read more: www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/4411047-151/lawsuit-st-charles-fired-surgeon-due-to-mental?referrer=carousel1
Dr. John Blizzard, whose sudden departure caused heart and lung surgeries to be temporarily diverted to Portland, seeks more than $14.5 million in federal court. He says St. Charles failed to accommodate his disability, discriminated against him and unlawfully required him to undergo psychological testing.
Ultimately, Blizzard’s complaint alleges St. Charles fired him on Nov. 5 because of behavioral issues stemming from the disability.
Lisa Goodman, a spokeswoman for St. Charles, said the health system does not comment on pending litigation. St. Charles declined in November to disclose the reason for Blizzard’s departure. At the time, he was St. Charles’ only full-time cardiothoracic surgeon. Two other surgeons worked at the hospital part time.
Read more: www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/4411047-151/lawsuit-st-charles-fired-surgeon-due-to-mental?referrer=carousel1