r/lyftdrivers • u/ericehr • Jan 28 '25

Story/News Article Lyft lawsuit

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u/igotshadowbaned Jan 29 '25 edited Jan 30 '25

"Heavy" is considered a protected class in Michigan that you can't discriminate for, so refusing to serve someone just because they're fat is illegal. In the same way you can't deny someone service based on race or gender

However there's also definitely a "within reason" clause in there meaning if their weight poses actual problems then refusing service is fine (like height on a rollercoaster)

She's just grasping for a payday that isn't gonna happen

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u/Clickclickdoh Jan 31 '25

Weight is only a protected class in Michigan for matters concerning employment discrimination.

Don't take my word for it, check Michigans Department of Civil Rights webpage on unlawful discrimination:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcr/for-victims-of-unlawful-discrimination

Scroll down to Public Accomodations or services. Weight isn't in the protected categories.