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8 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1997–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Mexico courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Hilburn v. Murata Electronics North America, Inc.green
ca11 · 1999 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Inc., 181 F.3d 1220, 1229 (11th Cir.1999) (holding that a thirty-eight day absence from work after a heart attack did not support claim that plaintiff was substantially limited in ability to work); Sanders v. Arneson Prods., Inc., 91 F.3d 1351, 1354 (9th Cir.1996) (holding that temporary psychological impairment with no residual effects was not of sufficient duration to be a disability under the ADA); Rakestraw v. Carpenter Co., 898 F.Supp. 386, 390 (N.D.Miss.1995) (determining that a back injury of limited duration which was later remedied was not sufficient to constitute a disability); Blant

2001Inc., 181 F.3d 1220, 1229 (11th Cir.1999) (holding that a thirty-eight day absence from work after a heart attack did not support claim that plaintiff was substantially limited in ability to work); Sanders v. Arneson Prods., Inc., 91 F.3d 1351, 1354 (9th Cir.1996) (holding that temporary psychological impairment with no residual effects was not of sufficient duration to be a disability under the ADA); Rakestraw v. Carpenter Co., 898 F.Supp. 386, 390 (N.D.Miss.1995) (determining that a back injury of limited duration which was later remedied was not sufficient to constitute a disability); Blant

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Sidney P. Sanders, Jr. v. Arneson Products, Inc.green
ca9 · 1996 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Inc., 181 F.3d 1220, 1229 (11th Cir.1999) (holding that a thirty-eight day absence from work after a heart attack did not support claim that plaintiff was substantially limited in ability to work); Sanders v. Arneson Prods., Inc., 91 F.3d 1351, 1354 (9th Cir.1996) (holding that temporary psychological impairment with no residual effects was not of sufficient duration to be a disability under the ADA); Rakestraw v. Carpenter Co., 898 F.Supp. 386, 390 (N.D.Miss.1995) (determining that a back injury of limited duration which was later remedied was not sufficient to constitute a disability); Blant

2001Inc., 181 F.3d 1220, 1229 (11th Cir.1999) (holding that a thirty-eight day absence from work after a heart attack did not support claim that plaintiff was substantially limited in ability to work); Sanders v. Arneson Prods., Inc., 91 F.3d 1351, 1354 (9th Cir.1996) (holding that temporary psychological impairment with no residual effects was not of sufficient duration to be a disability under the ADA); Rakestraw v. Carpenter Co., 898 F.Supp. 386, 390 (N.D.Miss.1995) (determining that a back injury of limited duration which was later remedied was not sufficient to constitute a disability); Blant

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Blanton v. Winston Printing Co.green
ncmd · 1994 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Inc., 181 F.3d 1220, 1229 (11th Cir.1999) (holding that a thirty-eight day absence from work after a heart attack did not support claim that plaintiff was substantially limited in ability to work); Sanders v. Arneson Prods., Inc., 91 F.3d 1351, 1354 (9th Cir.1996) (holding that temporary psychological impairment with no residual effects was not of sufficient duration to be a disability under the ADA); Rakestraw v. Carpenter Co., 898 F.Supp. 386, 390 (N.D.Miss.1995) (determining that a back injury of limited duration which was later remedied was not sufficient to constitute a disability); Blant

2001Inc., 181 F.3d 1220, 1229 (11th Cir.1999) (holding that a thirty-eight day absence from work after a heart attack did not support claim that plaintiff was substantially limited in ability to work); Sanders v. Arneson Prods., Inc., 91 F.3d 1351, 1354 (9th Cir.1996) (holding that temporary psychological impairment with no residual effects was not of sufficient duration to be a disability under the ADA); Rakestraw v. Carpenter Co., 898 F.Supp. 386, 390 (N.D.Miss.1995) (determining that a back injury of limited duration which was later remedied was not sufficient to constitute a disability); Blant

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Rakestraw v. Carpenter Co.green
msnd · 1995 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Inc., 181 F.3d 1220, 1229 (11th Cir.1999) (holding that a thirty-eight day absence from work after a heart attack did not support claim that plaintiff was substantially limited in ability to work); Sanders v. Arneson Prods., Inc., 91 F.3d 1351, 1354 (9th Cir.1996) (holding that temporary psychological impairment with no residual effects was not of sufficient duration to be a disability under the ADA); Rakestraw v. Carpenter Co., 898 F.Supp. 386, 390 (N.D.Miss.1995) (determining that a back injury of limited duration which was later remedied was not sufficient to constitute a disability); Blant

2001Inc., 181 F.3d 1220, 1229 (11th Cir.1999) (holding that a thirty-eight day absence from work after a heart attack did not support claim that plaintiff was substantially limited in ability to work); Sanders v. Arneson Prods., Inc., 91 F.3d 1351, 1354 (9th Cir.1996) (holding that temporary psychological impairment with no residual effects was not of sufficient duration to be a disability under the ADA); Rakestraw v. Carpenter Co., 898 F.Supp. 386, 390 (N.D.Miss.1995) (determining that a back injury of limited duration which was later remedied was not sufficient to constitute a disability); Blant

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Wright v. Universal Maritime Service Corp.green
scotus · 1999 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Id. at 77, 80-81 .

2025Id. 13 {15} By contrast, in 14 Penn Plaza LLC v. Pyett, 556 U.S. 247 (2009), the United 14 States Supreme Court concluded that the CBA “clearly and unmistakably” required 15 the employees to arbitrate their age discrimination claim under the Age 16 Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), barring their federal lawsuit, because 11 1 the CBA 2 at issue explicitly listed claims arising under the ADEA as being subject 2 to the grievance and arbitration procedure.

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Foster v. Mountain Coal Companygreen
ca10 · 2016 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025Plaintiff maintains that “participating in any manner in an investigation of an alleged ADA violation” is engagement in a protected activity and cites Foster v. Mountain Coal Co., 830 F.3d 1178 (10th Cir. 2016).

2025Plaintiff maintains that “participating in any manner in an investigation of an alleged ADA violation” is engagement in a protected activity and cites Foster v. Mountain Coal Co., 830 F.3d 1178 (10th Cir. 2016).

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State Ex Rel. Children, Youth & Families Department v. Johnny S.green
nmctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022See, e.g., Johnny S., Sr., 2009-NMCA-032, ¶ 2 (similarly rejecting an ADA challenge, in the context of an appeal from termination of parental rights, where the argument was not preserved). {4} Mother also continues to argue that the Department failed to make reasonable efforts to assist her in adjusting the conditions that rendered her unable to properly care for Child. [MIO 20-22] However, as described at greater length in the notice of proposed summary disposition, [CN 3-4] over the course of a three-year period the Department made extensive efforts to assist Mother, [RP 917-37] well beyond

2022See, e.g., Johnny S., Sr., 2009-NMCA-032, ¶ 2 (similarly rejecting an ADA challenge, in the context of an appeal from termination of parental rights, where the argument was not preserved). {4} Mother also continues to argue that the Department failed to make reasonable efforts to assist her in adjusting the conditions that rendered her unable to properly care for Child. [MIO 20-22] However, as described at greater length in the notice of proposed summary disposition, [CN 3-4] over the course of a three-year period the Department made extensive efforts to assist Mother, [RP 917-37] well beyond

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Harding v. Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.green
flmd · 1995 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See id.; see also Harding v. Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., 907 F.Supp. 386, 390 (MD.Fla.1995) (“[A]n entitlement to workers’ compensation benefits is a privilege of employment subject to the antidiscrimination provisions of the ADA.”). {16} Employer/Insurer essentially argues that Workers do not have standing to bring an ADA claim.

2003See id.; see also Harding v. Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., 907 F.Supp. 386, 390 (MD.Fla.1995) (“[A]n entitlement to workers’ compensation benefits is a privilege of employment subject to the antidiscrimination provisions of the ADA.”). {16} Employer/Insurer essentially argues that Workers do not have standing to bring an ADA claim.

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Stone v. DAVIESS CTY. DIV. CHILD SERV.green
indctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997See, e.g., Stone v. Daviess County Div. of Children & Family Servs., 656 N.E.2d 824, 830-31 (Ind.Ct.App.1995) (where state statute required state to provide services to parents before terminating parental rights, an ADA violation would be grounds for attacking the termination, but where the statute providing grounds for termination does not include a duty to provide services, an ADA discrimination claim cannot be the basis to attack a termination order).

1997See, e.g., Stone v. Daviess County Div. of Children & Family Servs., 656 N.E.2d 824, 830-31 (Ind.Ct.App.1995) (where state statute required state to provide services to parents before terminating parental rights, an ADA violation would be grounds for attacking the termination, but where the statute providing grounds for termination does not include a duty to provide services, an ADA discrimination claim cannot be the basis to attack a termination order).

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State v. Raymond C.green
wisctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Cf. In re Torrance P., 187 Wis.2d 10 , 522 N.W.2d 243, 245-46 (1994) (whether state made diligent effort to provide parents with court-ordered services as required by state statute was separate inquiry from the question of whether state made reasonable accommodations under ADA). 18.

1997Cf. In re Torrance P., 187 Wis.2d 10 , 522 N.W.2d 243, 245-46 (1994) (whether state made diligent effort to provide parents with court-ordered services as required by state statute was separate inquiry from the question of whether state made reasonable accommodations under ADA). 18.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Mexico. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
14 Penn Plaza LLC v. Pyett green
scotus · 2009
2 sentences

2025Id. 13 {15} By contrast, in 14 Penn Plaza LLC v. Pyett, 556 U.S. 247 (2009), the United 14 States Supreme Court concluded that the CBA “clearly and unmistakably” required 15 the employees to arbitrate their age discrimination claim under the Age 16 Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), barring their federal lawsuit, because 11 1 the CBA 2 at issue explicitly listed claims arising under the ADEA as being subject 2 to the grievance and arbitration procedure.

2025Id. 13 {15} By contrast, in 14 Penn Plaza LLC v. Pyett, 556 U.S. 247 (2009), the United 14 States Supreme Court concluded that the CBA “clearly and unmistakably” required 15 the employees to arbitrate their age discrimination claim under the Age 16 Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), barring their federal lawsuit, because 11 1 the CBA 2 at issue explicitly listed claims arising under the ADEA as being subject 2 to the grievance and arbitration procedure.

12025–2025
Fernandez-Wells v. Beauvais green
nmctapp · 1999
2 sentences

2002Id. {47} In this case, the Department argued that it was unprepared to defend against this newly announced claim, which appeared to be an ADA claim notwithstanding Plaintiffs counsel’s statements to the contrary.

2002Id. {47} In this case, the Department argued that it was unprepared to defend against this newly announced claim, which appeared to be an ADA claim notwithstanding Plaintiffs counsel’s statements to the contrary.

12002–2002

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NM § N.M. Stat. § 28-1-1 (3) USC § 42u.s.c.12112 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 50 (1997–2025) CO 23 (1996–2026) TX 18 (1998–2021) MI 17 (1998–2026) NY 12 (1992–2025) NJ 10 (1997–2025) AZ 9 (1999–2025) CT 9 (1999–2022) IL 9 (1995–2021) MD 8 (2000–2025) NM 8 (1997–2025) NC 8 (2000–2017) OH 8 (1999–2022) WA 7 (1999–2025) KS 6 (2000–2017) IN 6 (2008–2018) MA 6 (1999–2024) IA 6 (1999–2018) PA 6 (2003–2026) MO 5 (2005–2025) WV 5 (1997–2019) LA 5 (1997–2021) AL 5 (1998–2013) MN 4 (1999–2026) UT 4 (2002–2022) ME 4 (2002–2023) TN 4 (1999–2006) VT 3 (2006–2026) HI 3 (2001–2002) VA 3 (2022–2026) FL 3 (2004–2013) MT 3 (2004–2016) GA 3 (2010–2021) NE 2 (2015–2015) DC 2 (2000–2001) WI 2 (2000–2007) ND 2 (2003–2009)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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