"Federal agency sues Walmart over Augusta woman’s disability discrimination claim", 27 Apr 2018

The lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Bangor follows a finding by the EEOC that it has “reasonable cause to believe that Walmart violated the (Americans with Disabilities Act).” There was also a failed attempt at conciliation...The lawsuit says Resendez...developed physical impairments,.., so she requested an accommodation from the company...She provided information indicating disabilities would prevent her from going higher than the first step of a ladder, from lifting over 15 pounds and from kneeling, among other things.  The request was denied...by the company, which said the disability “prevented (Resendez) from performing one or more of the essential functions of her position.”...[N]o vacant fitting room or greeter post was available at the Augusta site over the next 90 days.  Then Resendez went on a one-year unpaid leave...At the end...Walmart terminated her employment...Replying via email to a request for comment about the lawsuit, Ragan Dickens, director for National Media Relations at Walmart, said, “We value our associates and work with them when they face life changes that impact their ability to do their job. We have been in discussions to see if this matter can be resolved.”...