Benson v. Wal-Mart Stores East L.P.

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Case overview

Case Number:

20-1495

Court:

Appellate - 1st Circuit

Nature of Suit:

4442 Employment

  1. September 16, 2021

    1st Circ. Revives Ex-Walmart Greeter's Disability Bias Battle

    The First Circuit reinstated a former Walmart greeter's lawsuit alleging the retail giant sacked her for taking time away to manage an injury she suffered on the job, finding "ambiguous job requirements" and "unclear expectations" supported her case.

  2. October 15, 2020

    Ex-Walmart Greeter Tells 1st Circ. Attendance Is Optional

    A former Walmart "people greeter" on Thursday asked the First Circuit to revive a suit alleging the retailer fired her without trying to accommodate an injury she suffered while on the job, telling the appellate panel that attendance is not an essential element of the role.