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Mario Echazabal has worked in oil refineries for two decades when a pre-employment physical examination conducted by Chevron's doctor revealed that his liver was releasing certain enzymes at an abnormal rate

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Mario Echazabal has worked in oil refineries for two decades when a pre-employment physical examination conducted by Chevron's doctor revealed that his liver was releasing certain enzymes at an abnormal rate. Convinced that the solvents and chemicals he was being exposed to at the refinery might further damage Echazabal's liver, Chevron refused him a job in its coker unit. Echazabal continued to work there- through a contractor. But when he re-applied for a job with Chevron he was again refused. Echazabal challenged Chevron's decision as a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act in a case that reached the Supreme Court.

Summarize the relevant facts of the case.

What are the central issues that the court presented

What was the position taken by the majority in this case? Why would they decide this way

From an ethical standpoint, was this the right decision