Genetic Mutation

<p>Diagnosis of the BRCA1 mutation — a gene that substantially limits normal cell growth and increases the risk of breast cancer — could be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Sixth Circuit <strong><a href="https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/geneticmutation.pdf">ruled</a></strong>. The court revived disability discrimination claims against a day care brought by a former employee who was fired after having a double mastectomy. </p>

CINCINNATI — Diagnosis of the BRCA1 mutation — a gene that substantially limits normal cell growth and increases the risk of breast cancer — could be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Sixth Circuit ruled . The court revived disability discrimination claims against a day care brought by a former employee who was fired after having a double mastectomy.

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