Question

In Lawler v. Montblanc North America, where Lawler, a store manager, was fired after telling her employer that she could not work more than 20 hours a week due to a medical condition, she sued for:a. libelb. emotional distress c. assaultd. battery e. slander

Answer 1

Answer - B

Explanation -

In the scenario described, Lawler was fired after disclosing her medical condition and her inability to work more than 20 hours per week due to that condition. If Lawler can prove that her employer terminated her employment due to her medical condition and request for accommodation, she may have a claim for disability discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or similar state laws.

As a result of the employer's actions, Lawler may have experienced emotional distress, which is a type of harm that can be recovered in a lawsuit. Emotional distress refers to the mental suffering or anguish experienced by a person as a result of another's actions, and it is a common type of damages sought in employment discrimination cases. Therefore, Lawler sued for emotional distress in this scenario.