Philip Poulin v. Custom Craft, Inc.

Summary

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court’s summary‑judgment ruling for Custom Craft, Inc., holding that the plaintiff failed to establish a prima facie case of disability discrimination and that no genuine issue of material fact existed as to whether his termination was motivated by his anxiety and depression. The Court applied a de novo review of the summary‑judgment decision and found the evidence supported the defendants’ legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason for discharge.