The story of this case unfolded against the backdrop of Hannah’s medical journey. A UPS employee since 2008, he had been diagnosed with hip bursitis after experiencing persistent pain in his lower back, hip, and buttocks in 2017.
His plea for a truck with softer suspension was made in 2018, but UPS had shot down the request, asserting that a smaller truck would not efficiently serve his route. In a burst of resilience, Hannah had embarked on unpaid leave to seek treatment for his chronic pain, only to return to his regular route after several months.
In a final twist, the attorneys for both sides remained silent on the day of the verdict. Counsel for Hannah chose not to comment, and counsel for UPS did not provide an immediate response to requests for their reaction.
Hannah was represented by Hoyt Glazer of Glazer Saad Anderson LC, a legal heavyweight in this gripping case. On the other side, UPS was represented by Richard M. Wallace of Littler Mendelson PC, adding depth to the legal clash.
