FedEx Lawsuit

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Fedex Found to be in Violation of the ADA

September 25th, 2007 · No Comments

Another issue that’s been found to be a sticking point in recent years for Fedex is the

ADA, or Americans with Disabilities Act, which was passed in 1990.  The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is charged with enforcing the

ADA, and it recently won a decision against Fedex in regards to this powerful statute.

The specifics of the case concern a Fedex worker, Ronald Lockhart, who is profoundly deaf.  Lockhart is a package handler in

Baltimore, and his case centered on Fedex’s inability to make reasonable accommodations for Lockhart in the form of sign language translators. 

Allegedly, Lockhart asked for such an accommodation several times to no avail, and ultimately the EEOC got involved and filed an action against Fedex.  The jury awarded $8,000 in compensatory damages and another $100,000 in punitive damages.

If you have been wronged by Fedex, please contact the Fedex overtime attorneys at Pulaski & Middleman to schedule a free initial consultation. 

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