True v. Delta Airlines, Inc.

**Worker's Disability Discrimination Claim Unsuccessful Against FedEx** A FedEx employee named True sued the company, claiming he faced discrimination because of his weight and that the company failed to make reasonable accommodations for what he believed was a disability. True worked as a swing courier and argued that FedEx treated him unfairly due to his weight condition. The court ruled in favor of FedEx, dismissing all of True's claims. The judge found that True couldn't prove he had a qualifying disability under disability rights laws. Additionally, the court determined there wasn't enough evidence to show FedEx discriminated against him because of his weight. Crucially, the court noted that True's weight directly affected his ability to perform the physical requirements of his swing courier job. **What This Means for Workers:** This case shows that weight-related discrimination claims can be challenging to win, especially when weight impacts job performance. For a successful disability discrimination case, workers must prove they have a legally recognized disability and that their employer failed to provide reasonable accommodations. Workers should document any discrimination carefully and understand that courts will consider whether physical limitations genuinely affect essential job duties when evaluating these claims.