7th Circ. Reopens Ex-Energy Co. Worker's Disability Bias Suit

By Patrick Hoff · April 28, 2026, 7:21 PM EDT

The Seventh Circuit on Tuesday breathed new life into a lawsuit claiming an Illinois energy company employee was harassed and ultimately terminated because of an on-the-job injury that required repeated surgeries,...

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Case Information

Case Title

Ballard v. Ameren Illinois Company

Case Number

1:24-cv-01185

Court

Illinois Central

Nature of Suit

Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Employment

Date Filed

May 14, 2024


Case Title

Kimberly Ballard v. Ameren Illinois Company

Case Number

25-1562

Court

Appellate - 7th Circuit

Nature of Suit

3445 Americans w/Disabilities Act-Empl

Date Filed

April 02, 2025