Department of Justice
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Endless liability under the Fair Housing Act — and let’s make it personal
I often remind my clients that when it comes to the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act the adage “ignorance is bliss” does not apply. Last week’s decision from the Southern District of Mississippi, U.S. v. Dawn Properties, Inc. et al 2014 WL 5775324 (S.D. Miss. Nov. 6, 2014) is a reminder that ignorance… Continue reading
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ADA accessibility in movie theaters — do the DOJ’s plans make sense?
On July 23 the Depart of Justice published a notice of proposed rulemaking on accessibility in movie theaters for those with vision and hearing disabilities. (http://www.ada.gov/regs2014/movie_nprm.html). The public comment period begins today. The proposed rules will require most movie theaters to buy equipment so that customers with hearing disabilities and vision disabilities can participate in… Continue reading
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The real victims of stupid and abusive ADA lawsuits? The disabled.
This morning’s news featured a piece about ADA based attacks on workshops for the disabled (Morning Edition, National Public Radio). What’s bad about a special facility where those with intellectual and other severe disabilities can earn some money? According to the DOJ and supposed disabilities advocates it keeps the disabled from getting “real” jobs that pay at least the minimum wage.… Continue reading