Arnaoudoff v. Tivity Health Incorporated

Arnaoudoff v. Tivity Health Incorporated Settlement

What Happened
An employee filed a lawsuit against Tivity Health Incorporated claiming the company wrongfully fired them and failed to accommodate a disability. These are serious employment violations under federal disability law.

What the Court Decided
The court enforced a settlement agreement worth $57,671.80 to resolve the case. Notably, the court upheld this settlement even though the employee refused to sign it, meaning both parties had to accept the resolution the court approved.

Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that courts take disability-related termination seriously and will order companies to pay damages when workers are fired unfairly. The settlement amount demonstrates that employers can face significant financial consequences for failing to accommodate workers with disabilities. However, the enforcement against the employee's wishes highlights that once settlement negotiations are underway, courts may impose binding agreements even if a worker objects, which is an important consideration in the settlement process.