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AMichigan womancalled for aLyft ridebut instead got a blatant rejection over herweight.

Her video quickly led to online controversy, with people either taking the drivers or the womans side.

I can fit in this car, Demoss was heard saying in a video she posted on January 19.

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Believe me, you cant, responded the driver.

Im going to cancel.

Youre not going to be charged.

Plus size woman in a pink sweater with butterfly patterns, sitting indoors.

So every big person, you turn down because they cant fit in your car?

asked the rap artist, who calls herself PAID PHAT QUEEN in her Instagram bio.

At least he was honest even though shes in denial.

Plus size woman in colorful top and denim jacket poses with a peace sign in a brick-walled room.

This man is protecting his car.

If I was her driver I probably wouldve said the same thing, one said.

We gotta start being honest man.

Driver in a car gesturing, overlay text about cancelling ride; discusses plus size passenger issue.

This is why shame is needed in society, another social media user said.

Others were Team Demoss, with one saying: He needs too [sic] lose his job.

Im disappointed in @lyft.

Plus size woman in casual outfit poses confidently in a room, showcasing fashion style.

c’mon DM us at your earliest convenience for additional support.

Wed like to address this as soon as possible.

I just want them to know that it hurt my feelings, she toldFOX 2.

Lyft’s response on discrimination claim from plus size woman regarding driver incident.

Her attorneys Jonathan Marko and Zach Runyan defended the client.

I knew that it was illegal, and I knew that it was wrong, Marko told the outlet.

Thank you to my lawyers Marko and Zach Runyan.

Lyft responds to incident involving plus size woman and driver’s unacceptable comment on tire burst.

Thank you to my team and all the support Im getting, she added.

Our community guidelines and terms of service explicitly prohibit harassment or discrimination.

We gotta start being honest man.

Plus-size woman with braided hair and diamond necklace posing indoors.

The incident triggered a flood of conversations online about who was in the wrong

Thanks!

Check out the results:

Plus size woman consulting with a lawyer at an office desk, framed articles on the wall in the background.

Plus size woman stands with two men in suits, highlighting lawsuit against Lyft for discrimination.

Plus size woman taking a selfie in the mirror, wearing a brown top with tattoos visible.

Comment saying “Driver was in the right, sorry” regarding plus size woman suing Lyft.

Social media comment about a Lyft XL ride concerning car capacity for plus size passenger.

Comment criticizing rideshare vehicle size, related to plus size woman suing Lyft.

Comment on a social media post about plus size woman suing Lyft for discrimination.

Instagram comment discussing plus-size woman’s lawsuit against Lyft driver.

Screenshot of a comment on social media discussing the incident involving a plus size woman and a Lyft driver.

Instagram comment about plus size woman suing Lyft driver over car size remarks.

Instagram comment about plus size woman and Lyft driver dispute.

Instagram comment discussing plus size woman and Lyft driver’s response.

Instagram comment related to plus size woman and Lyft driver disagreement.

Instagram comment expressing disappointment in Lyft driver regarding plus size issues.

Comment on plus size woman’s case against Lyft driver, saying he needs to lose his job.

Customer comment on social media criticizing Lyft’s response after a driver incident.

Comment supporting plus-size woman in Lyft incident.

Social media post criticizing Lyft for discrimination with emojis and 28 likes.