Extreme Obesity Not Caused by an Underlying Medical Condition Is Not a Disability Under Federal Anti-Discrimination Law

Extreme obesity cannot support a disability discrimination claim under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) without evidence that the condition was caused by a physiological disorder or condition, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled.

Campbell Litigation, P.C.June 13, 2019ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, disability discrimination, Discrimination, Employment LawComment

Tenth Circuit Reminds Employees That Not All Claims Are Viable

Last week, the Tenth Circuit upheld a dismissal of an employee’s age discrimination, disability discrimination, and retaliation claims. This decision reminds employers that courts will not allow every claim filed by an employee to proceed.

Campbell Litigation, P.C.November 9, 2017tenth circuit, age discrimination, disability discrimination, retaliationComment

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