Ellis v. Ethicon, Inc.
Jul 09, 2013OUTCOME: Affirmed
As a member of the Penn State Law Civil Rights Appellate Clinic, I participated in drafting briefs on behalf of the Plaintiff-Appellee, Theresa Ellis. Ms. Ellis was a Senior Quality Engineer at Ethic ... on, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, Inc. in New Jersey when she was injured in a car accident. After it became clear that she had suffered a permanent cognitive injury, a dispute arose with her employer regarding appropriate accommodations under the ADA. After Ms. Ellis won a substantial jury verdict, Defendant appealed to the Third Circuit. Ms. Ellis was unrepresented after the jury verdict, leading to the Clinic being appointed. While not representing Ms. Ellis, the Clinic represented her interests and the correct rule of law.
