Poveromo-Spring v. Exxon Corp

In Poveromo-Spring v. Exxon Corp., 968 F. Supp. 219 (D.N.J. 1997), the plaintiff alleged that her employer discriminated against her because of a handicap, in violation of the LAD. She claimed that her employer refused to provide her with a reasonable accommodation and also had harassed her starting in October 1991. Poveromo-Spring, supra, 968 F. Supp. at 222-23. She filed her complaint initiating the lawsuit on December 26, 1995. In a report and recommendation then-Magistrate Judge Joel Pisano concluded that the LAD claims, which were based upon facts arising before July 27, 1993 (the date of the Montells decision), should be dismissed pursuant to the Standard holding. Id. 224. Agreeing with the magistrate judge, District Court Judge Joseph A. Greenaway, Jr. affirmed his recommendation. Id. at 225.