Disability News
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Settlement Agreement: Board of Election Commissioners for the City of St. Louis, Missouri
The Justice Department reached a settlement under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with the Board of Election Commissioners for the City of St. Louis to ensure that St. Louis polling places are...
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Disbarred serial-suer Peter Strojnik blocked from filing new cases
A disbarred attorney, who continued to file hundreds of disability lawsuits on his own behalf, has been permanently blocked from filing new cases in Arizona’s federal court district without permission.
Judge Diane Humetewa officially labeled Peter Strojnik a “vexatious...
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Northwest Indiana Fast Food Restaurant Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination
A northern Indiana fast food restaurant violated federal law by rescinding its job offer and failing to accommodate an applicant with a disability it initially hired, according to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment...
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EEOC Sues McLane Northeast for Disability Discrimination
McLane Northeast, a distribution company with a facility outside Baldwinsville, N.Y., violated federal law by refusing to interview a qualified applicant because she was deaf, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed 12/31/20.
According to...
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ADA Website "Tester's" Lawsuit Dismissed – Again
In 2020, we saw an explosion of federal lawsuits against hotels alleging that they failed to comply with 28 C.F.R. 36.302(e) of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by not identifying accessible features on their own and third party booking...
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Closing Emotional Support Animal Loophole Good For Airlines And Passengers
People do a lot of things to avoid airline fees. Bring the bag to the gate hoping it will be gate checked rather than pay the checked bag fee. Have friend bring you a third bag beyond...