Ruling Highlights Need for Confidentiality of Medical Information Disclosed During Test Review

An applicant who was not hired after testing positive for drugs used to
control his epilepsy was permitted to proceed with his lawsuit asserting
claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act because there were
factual issues whether the employer made an improper medical inquiry and
denied employment on that basis.  Harrison v. Benchmark Elecs.
Huntsville Inc., No. 08-16656, 2010 App. LEXIS 632 (11th Cir. Jan.
11, 2010).

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