A Federal court recently ruled that Type 2 Diabetes patients may be protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). According to the ADA, a ‘disability’ is a ‘physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major activities of the individual.’ The court found that diabetes is a ”physical impairment’ because it affects the digestive, hemic and endocrine systems, and eating is a ‘major life activity.” This means that if you have Diabetes, and if you have been discriminated against at work based on your diabetes, you may have a claim against your employer.

In the court’s decision, the judges found that the lower court erred in dismissing a disability case brought by Larry Rohr on the basis that diabetes was not a ‘disability.’ Rohr alleged that his employer discriminated against him by forcing him out of his job.

If you have diabetes, and if your employer has discriminated against you based on your diabetes, you may be able to bring a suit against your employer. Contact discrimination lawyers Law Offices of David H. Greenberg at 1-888-204-1014 for a free consultation. You can also visit us at www.discriminationattorney.com to learn more. We will fight for you!