Alissa suffers from morbid obesity.Her employer terminated her employment because the company's health insurance carrier required higher premiums paid for her health insurance because of potential health problems in the future.The employer is not liable under the ADA.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals with disabilities, including morbid obesity if it substantially limits one or more major life activities. Terminating employment based on potential future health problems can be considered discriminatory under the ADA.

Alissa Suffers from Morbid Obesity