Pubdate: Thu, 13 Nov 2014
Source: Washington Times (DC)
Copyright: 2014 Associated Press
Contact:  http://www.washingtontimes.com/
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MEDICAL MARIJUANA USER SUES OVER LOST INTERNSHIP

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A graduate student has sued a textile company 
for refusing to hire her for a two-month internship because she uses 
medical marijuana to treat frequent and debilitating migraine 
headaches, a decision her attorney calls discrimination.

Christine Callaghan, who is studying textiles at the University of 
Rhode Island, sued Westerly-based Darlington Fabrics Corp. and its 
parent, the Moore Co., on Wednesday. The Rhode Island chapter of the 
American Civil Liberties Union, which is representing Ms. Callaghan, 
said it believes it's the first lawsuit of its kind in the state.

An attorney for the company, Timothy Cavazza, said it had not yet 
been served with the lawsuit and it was company policy not to comment 
on litigation. He said they were confident that Darlington acted in 
compliance with state and federal law and that the lawsuit would be dismissed.

Carly Iafrate, the attorney who filed the lawsuit for Ms. Callaghan, 
said if employers are allowed to discriminate against medical 
marijuana patients, then its legalization would become "an empty promise."
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