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Western Distributing Settles Disability Discrimination Case for $919K

6/28/2025

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Western Distributing Transportation agreed to a $919,000 settlement in a disability discrimination case with the EEOC, denying liability.
The 2016 case involved claims of employee terminations following medical leave.
The settlement provides back pay and compensatory damages for 58 impacted employees.
The company seeks to prevent extended legal disputes and associated financial burdens.

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Story summary

Western Distributing Transportation agreed to a $919,000 settlement in a disability discrimination case with the EEOC, denying liability.
The 2016 case involved claims of employee terminations following medical leave.
The settlement provides back pay and compensatory damages for 58 impacted employees.
The company seeks to prevent extended legal disputes and associated financial burdens.