Zavaglia v. Bos. Uni v. Sch. of Med.
In brief
The Supreme Court refused to hear the case, leaving the First Circuit’s decision in place without deciding whether Boston University School of Medicine violated federal disability laws.
- Where it stands
- Decided
Decided · May 18, 2020
- What it’s about
- This case involves a petition filed by Zavaglia against the Boston University School of Medicine. The Supreme Court was asked to review a decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
- Who it affects
- The denial leaves the First Circuit’s decision in place for Zavaglia and Boston University School of Medicine, but the Supreme Court did not decide whether his claims were legally valid.
Summary: written with AI from the case record.
What it's about
The dispute involved claims under two federal disability laws: the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Question presented
1. Did the First Circuit Court of Appeals err in affirming the District Court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the Respondent, Boston University School of Medicine, on Petitioner's claims of disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act? 2. Did the First Circuit Court of Appeals err in affirming the District Court's grant of summary judgment in favor of the Respondent on Petitioner's claims of retaliation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act?
What the Court decided
Holding
Petition DENIED.
What's next
The Supreme Court has finished this docket action, and no further Supreme Court review is shown. The First Circuit’s decision remains in place for this dispute.
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Sources
Primary materials plus reporting. Best-effort analysis: this explainer relies on a mix of primary materials and trusted secondary sources. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.