The saying, "If you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours" rings particularly true for two local men in Wisconsin. In fact, they bring a whole new dimension to the phrase. Two disabled men in our state have been brought together seemingly by fate to help one another and...
Month: September 2013
HIV-positive man claims disability discrimination
Since HIV first came to be well-known among Americans, there have been many advancements made. These advancements aren't limited solely to treatment of the disease, but also to the general attitude toward people who have contracted the virus. The change of attitude...
Wisconsin’s long-term disability benefits: Potential changes
With increasing frequency, insurance companies are wrongfully denying persons disability benefits as a means to increase corporate profits. There are new challenges that continually present themselves in the battle for long-term disability benefits. Recently,...
Medical center sued for disability discrimination
A medical center is in hot water after being sued in district court over the firing of a mentally disabled man back in 2008, according to local sources. Wisconsin residents are well aware that people with mental disabilities are perfectly capable of performing as...
Whistleblower files suit against Morgan Stanley for retaliation
Wisconsin residents have undoubtedly heard that one of the factors that experts have said contributed to the recession was a growing number of questionable loans being made by large banks. A credit audit specialist employed by Morgan Stanley began to notice that the...
Wisconsin woman takes action for disability discrimination
It is the constitutional right of every American to be treated fairly and without discrimination. Discrimination is the lawful and intentional unfair treatment of a person based on any of a set of federally protected characteristics. Disability discrimination occurs...
Decrease in long-term disability: New drug for stroke patients
Seeking long-term disability benefits can be long and arduous road. Access to medical innovation is responsible for keeping large numbers of United States. residents off long-term disability who would have otherwise joined them. Recent reports in Wisconsin reveal that...