Discuss all the legal issues-subjected to racial remarks

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Melski was an African American female, age 42, truck driver with a large shipping company. She was subjected to racial remarks and was constantly the topic of rude jokes with sexual innuendos. Also, she was playfully called "old lady". Pursuant to company policy, all drivers were required to undergo random drug testing. After being tested, Melski was informed that the results were positive. Melski admitted to being addicted to cocaine, and her employment was terminated. Melski sued, arguing that she was disabled and she was harassed. Discuss all the legal issues that she could pursue against the shipping company. Who will prevail? Why?

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