ADA: Short people got no reason... to sue.

Merely being shorter than most people is not enough (on its own) to be classified as a disability under the ADA. To qualify, a shorter applicant or employee would have to show that her condition "substantially impairs a major life activity."

Recent case: At four feet, five inches tall, Andrea says her height falls "well outside the normal range of heights for adults." She worked for a radiology lab and said her height made it hard to operate certain equipment. She asked to use a step stool and other accommodations.

When she was fired for a poor attitude, she sued, alleging failure to accommodate. But the court tossed out her case...