City discriminated against firefighter applicant by recklessly rejecting him due to mild seasonal allergies.
The complainant, who has seasonal allergies, applied to be a firefighter with the City of Ottawa.
His application was rejected three times on medical grounds despite evidence from his own allergist and the City's consulting specialists that his condition was mild and would not impede his ability to perform the duties of a firefighter.
The Board of Inquiry found that the City discriminated against the complainant because of a handicap, acting recklessly by ignoring expert medical advice.
The Board ordered the City to pay special and general damages, to allow the complainant to complete the physical testing, and to offer him employment if successful.
Morgoch v. Ottawa (City) (No. 2), 1989 CanLII 9067
