Lyft Sued by Rider Who Claims Driver Told Her She's Too Big for His Car

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Lyft Sued by Rider Who Claims Driver Told Her She's Too Big for His Car
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At least one Lyft driver's got a limit to how much his vehicle will lift ... according to a Detroit woman who claims a driver refused her a ride due to her weight, and now she's taking the company to court.

At least one Lyft driver's got a limit to how much his vehicle will lift ... according to a Detroit woman who claims a driver refused her a ride due to her weight, and now she's taking the company to court.says she called for the Lyft last week to take her to her cousin's house to watch the Lions playoff game -- but when the driver showed up in his Mercedes-Benz sedan, the ride was derailed.-- says the driver locked his doors and denied her entry.

Dajua is suing Lyft and the driver for violating Michigan civil rights laws barring discrimination based on weight. She says she's suffered stress, humiliation, embarrassment, outrage, fear and mortification. A Lyft spokesperson tells TMZ ..."Lyft unequivocally condemns all forms of discrimination -- we believe in a community where everyone is treated with equal respect and mutual kindness. Our

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