A Detroit rapper, Dank Demoss, is suing Lyft for discrimination after a driver allegedly refused to transport her, claiming she was too large for his vehicle. Demoss alleges the driver made insensitive comments about her weight and suggested she use a pricier service. The lawsuit, filed in Michigan court, cites Michigan's civil rights laws and seeks damages for emotional distress.
A Detroit rapper is suing Lyft for discrimination over allegations that one of the company’s drivers told her she was too large to fit inside his car.
The lawsuit comes after Blanding posted an alleged video of the incident to TikTok and other platforms, showing her arguing with the driver over his seeming refusal to take her.In the video, she can be heard telling the driver, “I can fit in this car,” after which he quickly responds, “Believe me, you can’t.” After telling Blanding that he’s “been in this situation before,” the driver can be heard saying that she needs to order a pricier “Uber XL” to accommodate her size.
In her complaint filed Monday, Blanding says the driver’s refusal violates Michigan’s civil rights laws, which prohibit any discrimination for public accommodations based on a variety of factors, including a person’s weight.
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