Last year we discussed whether for ADA purposes obesity is a disease — as was held by a new decisison by the American Medical Association. We posted that the
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Obesity: Merely “Undesirable” And “Unprofessional,” Like A Neon Green Mohawk, Or A Disability?
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An Alabama field salesperson for a provider of hospice services to the termimally ill sued her former employer under the ADA claiming that she was fired “on the basis of…
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“Morbidly Obese” Employee Held Disabled By Kentucky Appeals Court
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At five feet four inches, four hundred twenty-five pounds, a food truck employee at Wagner’s in Kentucky was morbidly obese and suffered from diabetes. She was fired due to her…
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After AMA Declares Obesity A Disease, The First Suit Is Filed Under the ADA To Declare Obesity A Disability
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We just posted a couple weeks ago that the recent decision of the American Medical Association to declare obesity a disease would likely spur lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities…
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