Amazon Warehouse Associate Sues Over Disability, Religious Bias

Amazon.com Services LLC allegedly failed to provide reasonable accommodations to a warehouse associate for his disability and religious beliefs, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court in Kansas.

Charles Stinson III, a practicing Muslim, says he has suffered from nerve damage, a condition that substantially limited one or more major life activities, including performing manual tasks, lifting, bending, standing, walking, and others. He allegedly requested accommodations related to his disability, such as taking breaks and using a scooter, but Amazon failed to engage in the interactive process and denied the requests, his lawsuit filed Monday in the US District ...