He offered to swap tasks. A co-worker volunteered to cover. Five days later, he was out
A Walmart overnight stocker says he was fired just five days after asking not to climb ladders because of a seizure disorder.
The worker, who is Black, filed a federal lawsuit against multiple Walmart entities on September 22, alleging race and disability discrimination, a hostile work environment, failure to accommodate his condition, and retaliation. The complaint was filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
According to the filing, the worker was employed as an overnight stocker at a Walmart store in Exton, Pennsylvania, from around April 23, 2024, through August 22, 2024. The complaint describes him as "an excellent employee, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations and standards for his position."
Then came the medical issue.
The complaint states the worker had been following up with his physicians regarding seizures, a diagnosed seizure disorder, and related complications including blurred vision and dizziness. On or about August 17, 2024, the worker provided a doctor’s note to his head team lead, advising his employer of the condition and requesting accommodations, the filing alleges.
Shortly after, according to the complaint, his manager instructed him to perform overstock work – a task requiring him to haul excess inventory onto high shelves using a ladder. The filing alleges the worker was feeling dizzy and lightheaded at the time,...
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