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Ecologist Loses Disability Discrimination Case Over Party Exclusion

1/28/2026

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Shelby Caughman, ecologist, lost her disability discrimination claim against Echoes Ecology after exclusion from Christmas party.
Tribunal ruled Echoes Ecology's exclusion was justified, saying it would distress Caughman.
Caughman argued she should have a choice about gatherings, but the company relied on a health report.
The tribunal dismissed harassment, victimization, and constructive dismissal claims.
Caughman holds a Master’s in Ecology and is a board director at Lee Lee's Life Lessons.

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Shelby Caughman, ecologist, lost her disability discrimination claim against Echoes Ecology after exclusion from Christmas party.
Tribunal ruled Echoes Ecology's exclusion was justified, saying it would distress Caughman.
Caughman argued she should have a choice about gatherings, but the company relied on a health report.
The tribunal dismissed harassment, victimization, and constructive dismissal claims.
Caughman holds a Master’s in Ecology and is a board director at Lee Lee's Life Lessons.