Twenty-six former Meta employees filed a lawsuit alleging the company used AI-powered productivity scoring during 2026 layoffs that systematically targeted workers with disabilities and those on medical leave — a practice that would violate federal disability discrimination law. If the claims are substantiated, this represents a significant test case for algorithmic bias in corporate workforce decisions and could expose Meta to substantial liability and regulatory scrutiny. The lawsuit was filed in July 2026 and multiple outlets have independently confirmed the allegation, though Meta's defense and the legal standard for proving discriminatory intent in AI systems remain to be determined.