October Term 2024 · Docket 23-997
Can former employees sue for disability discrimination in post-employment benefits?
Stanley argues the ADA covers her denied benefits. The City argues the law only protects current employees.
Verified source milestones
- — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
- — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
- — An official Court opinion was verified.
The arguments, in order
This case may have been argued more than once. Each entry below uses that session's official transcript. Later arguments do not erase earlier ones.
Argument 1 ·
What happened at the argument
Gupta argued the ADA permits former employees to challenge post-employment benefits.
Conner argued the ADA only protects individuals who can perform a job now.
Liu argued Stanley alleged discrimination against a qualified individual under the law.
Read the official transcript for this argument · Official argument details
Sources used for this argument breakdown
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 17-23 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 17-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 37-39 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 37-39
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 51-7 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 51-7
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 35-27 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 35-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 15, lines 53-9 — Transcript, file page 15, lines 53-9
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 16, lines 47-7 — Transcript, file page 16, lines 47-7
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 18, lines 17-37 — Transcript, file page 18, lines 17-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 33, lines 37-47 — Transcript, file page 33, lines 37-47
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 11-21 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 11-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-13 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 50, lines 55-45 — Transcript, file page 50, lines 55-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 15-17 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 15-17
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 49-53 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 49-53
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 37-41 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 37-41
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 43-43 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 43-43
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 45-51 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 45-51
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 67, lines 25-39 — Transcript, file page 67, lines 25-39
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 67, lines 43-53 — Transcript, file page 67, lines 43-53
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 67, lines 9-15 — Transcript, file page 67, lines 9-15
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 33-37 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 33-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 69, lines 53-27 — Transcript, file page 69, lines 53-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 37-45 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 37-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 70, lines 45-7 — Transcript, file page 70, lines 45-7
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 39-43 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 39-43
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 73, lines 17-19 — Transcript, file page 73, lines 17-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 73, lines 25-35 — Transcript, file page 73, lines 25-35
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 73, lines 41-45 — Transcript, file page 73, lines 41-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 75, lines 47-15 — Transcript, file page 75, lines 47-15
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 29-9 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 29-9
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 82, lines 51-15 — Transcript, file page 82, lines 51-15
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 43-43 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 43-43
A citizen's guide to the whole case
What this case is about
Stanley seeks to sue the City for denying her post-employment benefits. The City wants the Court to dismiss her claim. The dispute centers on whether the ADA protects former employees.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 33, lines 37-47 — Transcript, file page 33, lines 37-47
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-13 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 50, lines 55-45 — Transcript, file page 50, lines 55-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 43-43 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 43-43
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 82, lines 51-15 — Transcript, file page 82, lines 51-15
How the case got here
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on January 13, 2025.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 11-21 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 11-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 75, lines 47-15 — Transcript, file page 75, lines 47-15
What each side wants
Stanley wants the Court to allow her to sue for denied benefits.
The City wants the Court to dismiss her discrimination claim.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 33, lines 37-47 — Transcript, file page 33, lines 37-47
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-13 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 50, lines 55-45 — Transcript, file page 50, lines 55-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 43-43 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 43-43
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 82, lines 51-15 — Transcript, file page 82, lines 51-15
What each side says
Stanley argues the ADA covers former employees who faced discrimination while employed.
The City argues the ADA only protects individuals who currently hold or desire a job.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 33, lines 37-47 — Transcript, file page 33, lines 37-47
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-13 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 50, lines 55-45 — Transcript, file page 50, lines 55-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 43-43 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 43-43
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 82, lines 51-15 — Transcript, file page 82, lines 51-15
What the justices asked
Justice Jackson asked if this case involves a different scenario regarding waiver.
Justice Jackson asked what ingredients define the legal standard at issue.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 17-23 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 17-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 37-39 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 37-39
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 51-7 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 51-7
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 35-27 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 35-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 15, lines 53-9 — Transcript, file page 15, lines 53-9
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 16, lines 47-7 — Transcript, file page 16, lines 47-7
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 18, lines 17-37 — Transcript, file page 18, lines 17-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 15-17 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 15-17
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 49-53 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 49-53
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 37-41 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 37-41
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 45-51 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 45-51
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 67, lines 25-39 — Transcript, file page 67, lines 25-39
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 67, lines 43-53 — Transcript, file page 67, lines 43-53
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 67, lines 9-15 — Transcript, file page 67, lines 9-15
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 33-37 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 33-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 69, lines 53-27 — Transcript, file page 69, lines 53-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 37-45 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 37-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 70, lines 45-7 — Transcript, file page 70, lines 45-7
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 39-43 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 39-43
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 73, lines 17-19 — Transcript, file page 73, lines 17-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 73, lines 25-35 — Transcript, file page 73, lines 25-35
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 73, lines 41-45 — Transcript, file page 73, lines 41-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 29-9 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 29-9
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 43-43 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 43-43
Why it matters
This case defines who can sue for disability discrimination. It determines whether former employees can challenge denied benefits. The outcome shapes the scope of workplace protections for all workers.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 33, lines 37-47 — Transcript, file page 33, lines 37-47
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-13 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 50, lines 55-45 — Transcript, file page 50, lines 55-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 43-43 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 43-43
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 82, lines 51-15 — Transcript, file page 82, lines 51-15
What happens next
This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 17-23 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 17-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 37-39 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 37-39
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 51-7 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 51-7
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 35-27 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 35-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 15, lines 53-9 — Transcript, file page 15, lines 53-9
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 16, lines 47-7 — Transcript, file page 16, lines 47-7
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 18, lines 17-37 — Transcript, file page 18, lines 17-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 11-21 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 11-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 15-17 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 15-17
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 49-53 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 49-53
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 37-41 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 37-41
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 45-51 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 45-51
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 67, lines 25-39 — Transcript, file page 67, lines 25-39
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 67, lines 43-53 — Transcript, file page 67, lines 43-53
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 67, lines 9-15 — Transcript, file page 67, lines 9-15
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 33-37 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 33-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 69, lines 53-27 — Transcript, file page 69, lines 53-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 37-45 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 37-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 70, lines 45-7 — Transcript, file page 70, lines 45-7
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 39-43 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 39-43
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 73, lines 17-19 — Transcript, file page 73, lines 17-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 73, lines 25-35 — Transcript, file page 73, lines 25-35
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 73, lines 41-45 — Transcript, file page 73, lines 41-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 75, lines 47-15 — Transcript, file page 75, lines 47-15
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 29-9 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 29-9
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 43-43 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 43-43
Official Court provenance
Official docket and case history · Official Supreme Court oral-argument detail page
Verified official opinions and orders
Title and summary sources
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 33, lines 37-47 — Transcript, file page 33, lines 37-47
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-13 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 50, lines 55-45 — Transcript, file page 50, lines 55-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 43-43 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 43-43
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 82, lines 51-15 — Transcript, file page 82, lines 51-15
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 33, lines 37-47 — Transcript, file page 33, lines 37-47
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-13 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 50, lines 55-45 — Transcript, file page 50, lines 55-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 43-43 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 43-43
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 82, lines 51-15 — Transcript, file page 82, lines 51-15
Revision history
- Revision 1 · Post Opinion ·
Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.
- Revision 2 · Post Opinion ·
Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.