ADA and FHA Defense

P.F. Chang’s

December 7, 2015

Gluten free for free? An ADA and P.F. Chang’s update

I reported in September on the decision in Phillips v. P.F. Chang’s China Bistro finding that a plaintiff with celiac disease had not stated a claim for discrimination under the ADA based on P.F. Chang’s policy of charging $1.00 extra for gluten free meals. On November 23, 2015 the same court found that the plaintiff had Continue reading

Accessibility Litigation Trends, ADA regulations, Hospitality, Reasonable accommodation, Restaurants

ADA, celiac disease, P.F. Chang’s, restaurants
September 4, 2015

Allergies and the ADA: Restaurants do not have to be gluten-free

Many restaurants have responded to consumer demand by offering various alternative menu items to satisfy special dietary needs or desires. One of the most popular is gluten free alternatives for those who need or want a gluten free diet. A recent case from California makes it clear that these options are not required by the Continue reading

Accessibility Litigation Trends, ADA, ADA Policies, Restaurants, Retail

ada litigation, ada violation, allergies, Department of Justice, gluten free, P.F. Chang’s, private lawsuits, restaurants

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