A former employee has taken legal action against a major hospital, alleging age and disability discrimination. Dana K. Moses filed a complaint on January 13, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against UChicago Ingalls Hospital. The lawsuit accuses the hospital of violating both the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Dana K. Moses, a Medical Technologist employed by UChicago Ingalls Hospital since 2016, claims that he was subjected to discriminatory practices due to his age and disabilities. According to the complaint, Moses was born in 1965, placing him within the protected age group under ADEA guidelines. He alleges that despite meeting performance standards, he faced excessive discipline compared to younger employees without disabilities. The complaint states that "INGALLS willfully discriminated against plaintiff because of his age and disability," highlighting how younger employees were held to lesser performance standards.
The allegations extend beyond age discrimination; Moses also asserts violations under the ADA. The complaint reveals that Moses has Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anxiety, which are recognized as disabilities under ADA provisions. Despite these conditions not affecting his ability to perform essential job functions, Moses claims he faced termination due to his disabilities. The lawsuit argues that "INGALLS intentionally discriminated against Plaintiff by terminating Plaintiff because of her handicap or disability," which constitutes a breach of ADA protections.
Moses seeks several forms of relief from the court to address these grievances. He requests injunctive relief to prevent further discrimination and seeks damages for lost wages and employment benefits due to what he describes as INGALLS's "willful conduct." Additionally, Moses is pursuing compensatory damages for emotional distress caused by his treatment at INGALLS and punitive damages aimed at penalizing the hospital's alleged wrongful actions.
The case is being handled by Michael T. Smith & Associates, with Michael T. Smith serving as the trial attorney for Dana K. Moses. The case ID is 1:25-cv-00370, but details regarding specific judges presiding over this matter have not been disclosed.