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From time to time, discrimination and mistreatment based on disability and associated phenomena are witnessed at the workplace. Even in hiring staff, some employers do so selectively, considering factors such as one’s weight and general appearance. In some instances, people who are denied opportunities to work move to seek legal redress because of the feeling that they have been denied the chance to rightfully hold jobs and placements that they deserve. As such, they feel they are qualified for such positions. The case of Bob Goodman against L.A Weight Loss Center is examined.

The 350 pound man was interviewed to work for the said center as a sales counselor. In spite of the fact that the interviewer thought and said he was qualified, the regional manager could not allow a decision to hire him since he thought he was too overweight, something not good for the company image. He was told to lose more weight before reapplying for employment.

Before the court can decide on such a case, several factors have to be put into consideration. The plaintiff’s allegation is that the Defendant den...