Class: ACA Focuses On Effects, Permits Disparate Impact Discrimination Claims

Mealey's (October 26, 2021, 12:47 PM EDT) -- SAN FRANCISCO — The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and an underlying anti-discrimination statute focus on individuals and effects of conduct, not the actor or intent, respondents tell the U.S. Supreme Court in an Oct. 22 brief arguing that the laws permit disparate impact claims....