Drink Co. Illegally Axed Worker With MS, EEOC Says

By Patrick Hoff · September 9, 2025, 1:53 PM EDT

A North Carolina soft drink maker discriminated against a probationary worker with multiple sclerosis when it refused to permanently hire her after she passed a physical agility test and provided a...

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Case Information

Case Title

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION v. PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING COMPANY

Case Number

1:25-cv-00821

Court

North Carolina Middle

Nature of Suit

Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Employment

Date Filed

September 08, 2025