Former Jacksonville firefighter sues city claiming ADA breach after he was denied extra study time for promotional exam

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A former Jacksonville firefighter with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is suing the city, claiming he was denied when he asked for extra time to study for a promotional exam.

Paul Stefanko is filing a lawsuit under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida’s Civil Rights Act because he says the department failed to accommodate his disability.

Promotional exams for JFRD are given every 3-3½ years, with promotions based on exam results…

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