Kloth-Zanard v. Weebly, Inc.

Kloth-Zanard v. Weebly, Inc. – Court Summary

What Happened
A worker sued Weebly (owned by Block, Inc.) claiming disability discrimination, failure to provide necessary workplace accommodations, and breach of contract. The employee also alleged the company interfered with business relationships and unfairly withheld money owed.

What the Court Decided
A federal judge dismissed most of the case, ruling that the employee failed to present valid legal claims for disability discrimination, accommodation failures, and contract violations. However, the judge allowed the employee to rewrite and refile two claims: tortious interference (wrongfully damaging business relationships) and unjust enrichment (keeping money unfairly).

Why This Matters
This ruling shows that disability discrimination cases require specific facts and clear evidence. Employees alleging discrimination must demonstrate concrete details about their disability and how the employer failed to accommodate them. The good news: the court permitted the employee to try again by strengthening their arguments. Workers facing similar situations should ensure they document accommodation requests, rejections, and any resulting harm.