Employment Law for Business 6th Edition by Dawn Bennett Alexander ,Laura Hartman

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Johnson was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and a bipolar disorder. As long as she took her medication, she was able to function appropriately and effectively in her position. However, when her doctor lowered her dosage and she failed to follow up with necessary outpatient treatment, her behavior became erratic and threatening. In fact, she had an altercation with a co-worker after she had threatened the co-worker; and Johnson then had to be escorted to the hospital. Johnson was subsequently terminated. Johnson claimed discrimination, but her employer argued that, while her condition constituted a mental impairment, it did not necessarily substantially limit any major life activities since she was able to care for herself, study, socialize, and work, as long as she took her medication. In addition, they contended that she was not otherwise qualified since she posed a direct threat. Does Johnson have any argument available to her? [ Johnson v. Maynard, 2003 WL 548754, 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 2676, 25 NDLR P 180 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 25, 2003).]