A federal appellate court ruled that an injured worker failed to allege a viable claim of disability discrimination or workers’ compensation retaliation.
Case: Wraith v. Wayfair Inc., No. 23-2400, 09/11/2024, unpublished.
Facts: Gilbert Wraith worked for Wayfair Inc. as a warehouse associate. His job required repeatedly lifting up to 75 pounds unassisted and maneuvering products over 150 pounds.
He injured his right shoulder at work on Feb. 3, 2020. Wraith had three doctor’s appointments in the following weeks, but he was never cleared to return to work. His doctor also did not ...
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