A judge dismissed a lawsuit against Apple Inc. filed by Robert Bailey, who alleged disability discrimination after being fired in 2023 at age 79. Bailey claimed his termination stemmed from requests for health accommodations and medical leave, though Apple stated he was fired for violating policy by assisting a customer with an Apple ID password recovery. The judge ruled that Apple provided a legitimate business reason for the termination and found no evidence that the policy violation was an excuse to fire Bailey due to his health.
Judge Dismisses Disability Discrimination Suit Against Apple
A judge dismissed a lawsuit against Apple Inc. filed by Robert Bailey, who alleged disability discrimination after being fired in 2023 at age 79. Bailey claimed his termination stemmed from requests for health accommodations and medical leave, though Apple stated he was fired for violating policy by assisting a customer with an Apple ID password recovery. The judge ruled that Apple provided a legitimate business reason for the termination and found no evidence that the policy violation was an excuse to fire Bailey due to his health.