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A plus-sized feminine rapper from Michigan just lately filed a lawsuit in opposition to Lyft, alleging her driver refused to supply her service as a result of she was too massive.
Dajua Blanding, often known as Dank Demoss, claimed she was attempting to get to a Detroit Lions watch social gathering when her Lyft driver refused to supply her service, saying she would not slot in his sedan.
Blanding, who mentioned she has ridden in smaller automobiles with none points, recorded the incident.
“I can match on this automobile,” she mentioned within the video. The driving force responded, “Consider me, you’ll be able to’t.”
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Michigan rapper Dajua Blanding is suing Lyft after she was allegedly denied a experience as a result of her weight. (WJBK)
The driving force informed Blanding his tires could not deal with the burden, apologized, and advised ordering a bigger car, affiliate FOX 2 Detroit reported.
Whereas the motive force promised to refund the experience, Blanding mentioned the encounter nonetheless damage her emotions.
Michigan rapper Dajua Blanding mentioned the encounter damage her emotions. (WJBK)
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She retained attorneys and is suing for discrimination.
Legal professional Jonathan Marko informed FOX 2 the refusal was unlawful, as weight is a protected attribute in Michigan.
Denying somebody a experience primarily based on their weight could be the identical below the legislation as denying somebody due to their race or faith, in accordance with Marko.
Michigan rapper Dajua Blanding is suing Lyft after she was allegedly denied a experience as a result of her weight. (WJBK)
In a press release to Fox Information Digital, Lyft mentioned it “unequivocally condemns all types of discrimination.”
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“We consider in a group the place everyone seems to be handled with equal respect and mutual kindness,” in accordance with the assertion. “Our group pointers and phrases of service explicitly prohibit harassment or discrimination.”
A Lyft spokesperson mentioned they may not touch upon particular incidents involving pending litigation, however that each one who drive with Lyft are working as unbiased contractors.
Alexandra Koch is a breaking information author for Fox Information Digital. Previous to becoming a member of Fox Information, Alexandra lined breaking information, crime, faith, and the army within the southeast.
Girl sues ride-share firm claiming driver canceled experience over weight
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