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08Aug

Washington Supreme Court Holds That Obesity Is Protected Against Discrimination

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The Washington State Supreme Court recently held obesity qualifies as an impairment under the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD). The decision runs counter to other court decisions across the country finding obesity alone does not qualify...
By: Perkins Coie
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/washington-supreme-court-holds-that-89488/

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