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1. Company A has a policy requiring respect in the workplace and preventing workplace violence. Violations can lead to discipline, up to and including immediate termination. Adam has provided medical paperwork indicating that he suffers from a disabling mental condition that includes anger management issues that can be successfully addressed with a break accommodation.

At work, he and another employee get into a physical altercation. Both Adam and the other employee have to go to the hospital to treat their injuries.

• Does the ADA automatically protect Adam from discipline? Why or why not?
• Assume that Adam is terminated because of the altercation but the other employee is not. What effect would that have on Company A’s risk if Adam sued Company A for discrimination? (What additional facts would you want to know?)