TrentCo Accidentally Discovered That Sara Routinely Adds a Little Vodka

question 13

Multiple Choice

TrentCo accidentally discovered that Sara routinely adds a little vodka to her morning coffee and that she is an alcoholic. Her manager realized that Sara's alcoholism must be the reason for Sara's absenteeism and he informed her of the availability of counseling services, giving her a choice between treatment and discipline. TrentCo also offered out-patient treatment and Sara participated in the program without success. When out-patient treatment failed, TrentCo offered to provide inpatient treatment and Sara refused. TrentCo fired Sara. According to the Court

• A) Sara has a valid claim under the ADA.
• B) Sara does not have a claim under the ADA because she is a functioning alcoholic and therefore her disability does not substantially limit a major life activity.
• C) TrentCo is liable under the ADA because it failed to offer time off from work after Sara refused to be admitted to an inpatient care facility.
• D) TrentCo is not liable under the ADA because it offered a reasonable accommodation and Sara refused.

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