EEOC: Cheerwine bottling company fired an employee because of her MS, despite doctor’s clearance

EEOC: Cheerwine bottling company fired an employee because of her MS, despite doctor’s clearance

The company also ran afoul of the ADA when it required the employee to take a physical agility test designed to elicit impermissible medical information, according to the lawsuit.

Cheerwine Bottling Co. Sued by EEOC for Alleged Disability Discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing an iconic North Carolina brand over allegations of disability discrimination. According to a release from the EEOC, the commission is suing Piedmont Cheerwine Bottling Company on behalf of a former employee for allegedly discriminating against her, requiring her to undergo a medical examination and then firing her because her disability causes her to walk with a limp. Read more at FOX 8