Maine Jury Instruction - 1.5.2 Reasonable Accommodation Claim

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - Adverse Employment Action
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-11CF-1-5-2
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This form contains sample jury instructions, to be used across the United States. These questions are to be used only as a model, and should be altered to more perfectly fit your own cause of action needs.

Maine Jury Instruction — 1.5.2 Reasonable Accommodation Claim is a set of guidelines provided to the jury in a legal case involving a claim of reasonable accommodation under Maine state laws. These instructions aim to educate the jury on the applicable laws and principles governing this type of claim. Reasonable accommodation claims refer to situations in which an individual alleges that they have been discriminated against based on a disability, and they were not provided reasonable accommodations by their employer, landlord, or other entities covered under Maine's anti-discrimination laws. The purpose of reasonable accommodation is to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal opportunities in employment, housing, or other areas of public life. These instructions assist the jury in understanding the essential elements of a reasonable accommodation claim, which may vary depending on the specific context of the case. Some possible types of Maine Jury Instruction — 1.5.2 Reasonable Accommodation Claim could include: 1. Employment Discrimination: This instruction provides guidance to the jury when the claim pertains to alleged discrimination by an employer. It outlines the required elements to establish a reasonable accommodation claim, such as the existence of a disability, the employee's request for accommodation, and whether the employer failed to reasonably accommodate the employee. 2. Housing Discrimination: This instruction focuses on reasonable accommodation claims related to housing discrimination, usually involving landlords or property owners. It informs the jury about the necessary elements to establish a claim, such as the existence of a disability, the tenant's request for accommodation, and whether the landlord failed to provide reasonable accommodations. 3. Public Accommodation Discrimination: This instruction addresses reasonable accommodation claims concerning discrimination in public places, such as restaurants, theaters, or educational institutions. It educates the jury about the key elements of a public accommodation claim, including the individual's disability, their request for accommodation, and whether the entity failed to provide reasonable accommodations. 4. Educational Discrimination: This instruction applies to reasonable accommodation claims involving educational institutions, such as schools or universities. It provides the jury with the relevant criteria to consider, such as whether the student has a disability, whether they requested accommodations, and whether the educational institution failed to provide reasonable accommodations. Maine Jury Instruction — 1.5.2 Reasonable Accommodation Claim is designed to ensure that the jury understands the specific legal requirements and considerations involved in evaluating such claims. By following these instructions, the jury can make an informed decision based on the evidence presented in accordance with Maine's laws protecting against discrimination based on disability.