IBM Worker Says He Was Fired For Chat Room Addiction

More details about the internet addiction lawsuit that I posted about a couple of weeks ago. Again, this is noteworthy because it looks like the court may weigh in on whether internet addiction is a disability or medical condition that employers need to accommodate.

Virtually Addicted

It appears the courts may weigh in on the legitimacy of "internet addiction."

...cases like Pacenza's, which involve Internet misuse, may no longer be quite so simple, thanks to a growing debate over whether Internet abuse is a legitimate addiction, akin to alcoholism. Attorneys say recognition by a court—whether in this or some future litigation—that Internet abuse is an uncontrollable addiction, and not just a bad habit, could redefine the condition as a psychological impairment worthy of protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).