Worker fired for panic attacks can take ADA claim to a jury, court says
Contrary to her employer's argument, a reasonable jury could conclude that Judith Vaughan has a disability, the court found, as her anxiety, depression and panic attacks interfered with her thinking, breathing and communicating — major life activities, as defined by the ADA. When she first experienced chest pains that were symptomatic of panic attacks, Vaughan notified her supervisor and later followed up to inform her that she had experienced a panic attack.
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