I can't seem to find much more detail on this particular story outside of the article, but it reminds me of that other lawsuit where a woman sued McDonald's because the coffee was "too hot". Of course everyone dogged on this person because "hurr hurr Karen of course coffee is hot", but it turned out the beverage was boiling and she actually suffered second and third degree burns. This context was left out of the initial reporting, and because of that she was harassed and mocked.

I suspect that this might be the same case here so I think I might reserve judgement before assuming she's lazy, or greedy / stupid for suing.

Also, I've been in a situation where I was alienated and constantly looking for work. It's not as fun as it sounds, and going through that experience for 20 years feels like a nightmare to me.

That would be a dream come true for me. Free time to pursue my own hobbies. I don't need to rely on some office full of cunts for external validation or socialization when I can find proper weirdos elsewhere.

Got paid, no work, don't even have to go to office?

It's hard to see someone living my dream 😞

she literally could have switched jobs at any time. why wait 20 to get all lawsuit-y? and thats ignoring the obvious, 'why didnt you go get another 'temp' job if youre so bored?

She says, “Being paid, at home, not working is not a privilege. It’s very hard to bear.”

She was paid to stay home for 10 years. I mean that sucks for Career advancement, but also find a second job and enjoy the bonus cash

Where does someone get one of these "paid for nothing, be invisible" jobs?

Wild. Should've picked up a second job if it was so hard to bear a job that paid you but didn't give you work to do

Now the article does suggest she's not the most proactive of people. After the first 10 years of this she filed a complaint.

When that didn't go anywhere after another 10 years she sues them.

I'm probably one of the few commentors who has some direct experience with her situation (epilepsy and neurological condition). Not me personally but a family member.

On the one hand, I empathize because it is frustrating to feel useless and incapable. It's not just a work thing, that kind of condition makes every aspect of life difficult.

On the other, I have a hard time giving her 100% benefit of the doubt. In my experience, some people are not aware of their specific limitations, or don't respect them. This can lead to dangerous situations and other negative outcomes.

I can only assume French Labour laws and a degree of compassion is why they chose to keep her on payroll.

I don't consider her lucky. The people scoffing at her situation are representing themselves poorly.