EEOC Sues Florida Cannabis Dispensary Claiming Disability Bias

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Fluent Servicing LLC, alleging that the company discriminated against a former employee because of her disability in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

“Fluent is a licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Center in the state of Florida,” the complaint says, “and holds licenses related to the production and distribution of medical cannabis.”

EEOC says that Fluent retaliated against Victoria Suarez for requesting a reasonable accommodation for her seizure disorder, terminated her because of her disability, and failed to provide her with a reasonable accommodation. The EEOC alleges that Fluent’s actions were intentional ...