Hooks v. Okbridge, Inc

* Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be
published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR.
R. 47.5.4.
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
No. 99-50891
Summary Calendar
HAROLD R. HOOKS, also known as Ray Hooks,
Plaintiff-Appellant,
versus
OKBRIDGE, INC.,
Defendant-Appellee.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Western District of Texas
USDC No. SA-99-CV-214-EP
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August 21, 2000
Before HIGGINBOTHAM, EMILIO M. GARZA and STEWART, Circuit Judges:
PER CURIAM:*
Harold R. Hooks appeals the district court’s order granting OKbridge’s motion for summary
judgment dismissing Hooks’ claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Hooks argues that
OKbridge discriminated against him by terminating his membership due to his bipolar disorder mental
disability. Hooks admits that he did not notify OKbridge that he had a bipolar disorder until after
OKbridge terminated his membership. Hooks has not met his initial burden of proof to show that he
requested a specific, reasonable modification based on his alleged bipolar disorder disability. See

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Johnson v. Gambrinus Company/Spoetzl Brewery, 116 F.3d 1052, 1057 (5th Cir. 1997); Seaman v.
CSPH, Inc., 179 F.3d 297, 301 (5th Cir. 1999).
Therefore, the district court did not err in granting OKbridge’s motion for summary judgment.
Hooks’ motion to file an out-of-time reply brief is GRANTED.
AFFIRMED; MOTION TO FILE OUT-OF-TIME REPLY BRIEF GRANTED.

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