Some individuals have attempted to file discrimination lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) .
Plaintiffs must prove that their weight is a disability or perceived to be a disability according to Americans with Disabilities Act definitions , which is not the case for many people .
Some individuals have attempted to file discrimination lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) , but plaintiffs must prove that their weight is a disability or perceived to be a disability according to ADA definitions , which is not the case for many people .