The lawsuit details how the district later contacted Plagianes to confirm her return to work. Plagianes said she informed them she planned to return after receiving her second COVID-19 vaccine dose in April 2021. However, weeks later, she was informed by the district’s legal counsel that her only options were resignation, medical resignation, or termination, despite having no disciplinary issues.
Legal Battle Over Reasonable Accommodations
Plagianes claims the district failed to engage in the legally required “interactive process” to determine if an accommodation could be made without causing undue hardship. She contends that she could have fulfilled the essential duties of her job virtually, without compromising her or others’ health.
The lawsuit seeks general damages for emotional and mental suffering, punitive damages, compensation for lost wages and benefits, attorney fees, and a declaratory judgment that the district engaged in unlawful employment practices. Plagianes argues that the district’s actions were discriminatory and lacked any legitimate, non-discriminatory rationale.
Fulton County Teacher Covid Lawsuit : Uncertain Legal Outcome
While Plagianes’ legal team, Anthony J. Hall and Jordan Rose of The Leach Firm PA, have yet to comment publicly, the lawsuit raises pressing questions about how workplaces are adapting—or failing to adapt—to the needs of employees affected by long-term COVID-19 complications. Representatives for the Fulton County School District have not yet responded to requests for comment.
