Successful federal lawsuit challenging the state’s denial of employment to a person solely on the basis of her obesity.
Cook v. Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals
Attorney(s)
Lynette Labinger
Date filed
March 28, 1993
Status
Closed
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