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Obesity May Qualify as Impairment, Montana Supreme Court Rules

The state Supreme Court says obesity qualifies as an impairment in some cases under the Montana Human Rights Act, potentially allowing obese people to seek greater protection against discrimination.

The state Supreme Court says obesity qualifies as an impairment in some cases under the Montana Human Rights Act, potentially allowing obese people to seek greater protection against discrimination.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.