On April 11, 2025, U.S. District Judge Robert J. Colville reinstated a disability discrimination claim under the
Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) after a job applicant alleged his offer was rescinded following a pre
employment drug screen. The applicant, diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and ADHD, used medical marijuana as
part of his treatment. Judge Colville emphasized that the employer failed to engage in an interactive process to explore
reasonable accommodations beyond marijuana use.
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