EEOC Says Firing Painter After Knee Surgery Violated ADA

By Patrick Hoff · September 29, 2026, 1:23 PM EDT

A Colorado-based heavy machinery dealer fired an employee after knee surgery rather than letting her return to work with a lifting restriction, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said in a...

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Case Information

Case Title

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. WAGNER EQUIPMENT CO.

Case Number

1:26-cv-04802

Court

Colorado

Nature of Suit

445 Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Employment

Date Filed

September 28, 2026