In a world rife with ridiculous litigation, this case is a doozy. A former student at Wayne State University is suing the college because he was not allowed to complete his student teaching program to become a physical education teacher.
Oh, here’s another detail: He weighs 400 pounds, and has a series of health issues including diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
Nevertheless, he is seeking $1 million in damages for alleged weight discrimination.
A 400-pound Michigan student gym teacher is suing his school for $1 million alleging he was discriminated against because of his weight after his request to do his student teaching virtually was denied.
David Lopez, 44, claims Wayne State University deliberately prevented him from qualifying because he ‘doesn’t fit the description of a PE teacher.’
The physical education kinesiology program student had completed every aspect of his…
