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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| MTA Settlement Improves NY Subway Elevator Outage Access Disability advocates reach a class action settlement with the MTA requiring better signage, announcements, and alerts for New York subway elevator outages. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Bill Bans Federal Jury Bias Against Disabled, Elderly New bill seeks to end age and disability discrimination in federal jury service, expanding civic inclusion for seniors and people with disabilities. | ✓ ✓ | |
| San Diego Reaches Landmark Settlement Protecting Unhoused Vehicle Dwellers Landmark settlement protects San Diego's unhoused living in vehicles, offering ticket forgiveness, safe parking, and disability accommodations. | ✓ ✓ | |
| AAR Paratransit Users Win Equal Fare Discount Lawsuit New York Supreme Court rules in favor of Access-A-Ride users seeking equal fare discounts from MTA, ending discriminatory pricing for paratransit riders. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Non-Verbal Man Wins Housing After Disability Lawsuit Young man with autism and intellectual disabilities secures community housing after 16-month psychiatric hospitalization through civil rights settlement. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Disabled Inmates Sue NYS Prisons Over Solitary Class action lawsuit filed against DOCCS and OMH for illegally subjecting incarcerated New Yorkers with disabilities to solitary confinement in NYS prisons. | ✓ ✓ | |
| NYC Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Lawsuit Settlement Update Federal court enforces 2014 settlement requiring NYC to make 50% of yellow taxis wheelchair accessible after city attempted to abandon accessibility goals. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Kings County Juvenile Detention Center Abuse Investigation Multi-year investigation reveals excessive use of pepper spray, solitary confinement, and discriminatory treatment of disabled youth at Kings County facility. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Berkeley Disability Commission Sues City Over ADA Violations Berkeley Commission on Disability members sue the city for ADA violations after being forced to open homes to public for remote meeting participation. | ✓ ✓ | |
| EEOC Certifies USAF Deaf Employee Discrimination Class EEOC affirms nationwide class certification for 700+ deaf Air Force civilian employees denied ASL interpreters, CART services, and workplace accommodations. | ✓ ✓ | |
| AI Hiring Discrimination Against People With Disabilities AI hiring tools screen job candidates using facial analysis, voice scanning, and personality tests that discriminate against disabled applicants under the ADA. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Can School Districts Carve Out a Placement from the IDEA's Stay-Put Provision? California school districts adding IEP language to exclude placements from stay-put protection face legal challenges under federal disability education law. | ✓ ✓ | |
| DOJ Sues Apartment Developer for Disability Discrimination Department of Justice files federal lawsuit against Miller-Valentine for building 82 inaccessible apartment complexes across 13 states violating FHA and ADA. | ✓ ✓ | |
| DOJ Sues Texas Apartment Complex for ADA Housing Violations Justice Department lawsuit alleges Seasons Resort apartment complex in Galveston, Texas violated Fair Housing Act and ADA accessibility requirements. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Reading Disorder Lawsuit Against Berkeley School District Federal lawsuit filed against Berkeley Unified School District for systematic failure to identify, evaluate, and provide reading intervention for dyslexic students. | ✓ ✓ | |
| NCAA Riddell Concussion Lawsuits Seek Player Compensation Federal lawsuits against NCAA and Riddell seek damages for football players who sustained brain injuries and CTE from concussions during high school and college. | ✓ ✓ | |
| DC Taxi Service Dogs Access Agreement Reached with ACB Major DC taxi companies establish non-discrimination policies and accessibility testing fund to ensure equal street-hail service for blind riders with service animals. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Blind Passenger Sues Uber Over Service Dog Refusal Injury Federal ADA and Virginians with Disabilities Act lawsuit filed against Uber by Tiffany Jolliff after a driver refused her service dog and dragged her down the street. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Olympus Pays Record 623M False Claims Act Kickback Settlement Olympus Corporation of the Americas agreed to a 623 million dollar settlement resolving whistleblower allegations of medical device kickbacks and AKS violations. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Statue of Liberty Ferry Sued Over Wheelchair Access United Spinal Association member sues Statue Cruises, LLC, alleging ferry boats to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island fail ADA and New York accessibility laws. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Deaf Wrestler Lawsuit Against Michigan School Athletic Ellis Kempf, deaf high school wrestler, sues Michigan athletic association for refusing ASL interpreter access during matches to receive coaching instructions. | ✓ ✓ | |
| EEOC Sues Wal-Mart for Disability Discrimination EEOC lawsuit alleges Wal-Mart denied a bone cancer patient reasonable accommodations and allowed harassment at its Hodgkins, Illinois store in violation of the ADA. | ✓ ✓ | |
| NAD Sues Harvard and MIT Over Online Captioning Access National Association of the Deaf and four plaintiffs file federal class actions alleging Harvard and MIT fail to caption public online courses and video content. | ✓ ✓ | |
| ASD Special Education Disputes: Income and Child Behavior Survey of 500 parents finds family income, classroom placement, and internalizing behaviors predict use of due process and mediation in autism education disputes. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Crowdfunding for Legal Expenses in Litigation, Court, or Trial Defense Explore how crowdfunding platforms can assist in covering legal expenses, including litigation and trial defense costs, and understand the associated considerations. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Advancing Juvenile Justice Reform Through OJJDP Funding Office of Justice Programs and the MacArthur Foundation renew their partnership with a $2 million commitment to advance US juvenile justice system reform. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Legal Guardianship for Disabled Individuals Detailed overview of guardianship types, responsibilities, and legal duties for supporting people with disabilities through court-appointed advocacy. | ✓ ✓ | |
| LSAC to Pay $7.73M Over Discriminatory LSAT Policies Justice Department consent decree requires LSAC to pay $7.73 million and end score flagging for LSAT test takers with disabilities who receive accommodations. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Ambulance Chasing Lawsuits: Litigation, Extortion and Lawyer Complaints Article explores ambulance chasing and barratry, detailing unethical lawsuits and how to report them, aiding vulnerable groups like the disabled and seniors. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Divorce and Special Needs Children: Legal Considerations Parents divorcing with disabled children face unique custody, support, and education decisions requiring tailored legal arrangements for their child's needs. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Legal Basis for Product Liability Claims Explained Overview of product liability law covering negligence, breach of warranty, misrepresentation, strict liability, and manufacturing, design, and labeling defects. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Class Action Sought Against CIGNA Over ABA Therapy Denials A federal court in Philadelphia is reviewing class action status in a lawsuit against CIGNA over its policy of denying coverage for ABA therapy used for autism. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Uphill Custody Battles Faced by Parents With Disabilities Parents with disabilities often face added hurdles in child custody and visitation disputes, as shown in the California case of paralyzed mother Abbie Dorn. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Zadroga Act: Compensation for 9/11 Recovery Workers Overview of the 4.3 billion dollar Zadroga Act providing health monitoring, treatment, and Victim Compensation Fund payments for 9/11 Ground Zero responders. | ✓ ✓ | |
| N-648 Form: Disability Exceptions for U.S. Naturalization Form N-648 allows immigrants with disabilities to waive English and civics naturalization requirements through a medical certification filed with USCIS. | ✓ ✓ | |
| HUD Sued Over Reverse Mortgage Foreclosures on Spouses AARP-backed lawsuit accuses HUD of abandoning HECM rules and pursuing illegal foreclosures against surviving spouses of reverse mortgage borrowers since 2008. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Missouri Man Convicted for SSI Claim Threat to Psychologist Kansas City man pleaded guilty to obstructing a federal proceeding after threatening a psychologist assigned to evaluate his Supplemental Security Income claim. | ✓ ✓ | |
| How to Find a Lawyer for Surgical Error Lawsuits What surgical errors constitute medical malpractice, how to find a qualified attorney, and what to expect from contingency-based legal representation. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Personal Injury Consultation: Questions for Your Lawyer Practical question checklist for a personal injury consultation, covering attorney qualifications, fee structures, claim timelines, and compensation categories. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Anti-Retaliation Law: Third-Party Protection Under Title VII Federal anti-discrimination law protects employees from workplace retaliation. Supreme Court case examines whether protections extend to workers' relatives. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Paxil and the Risk of Birth Defects in Pregnancy Article reviews FDA advisories and studies linking first trimester Paxil use to congenital heart defects, PPHN, omphalocele, and craniosynostosis in newborns. | ✓ ✓ | |
| JetBlue Fined for Disability and Code-Share Rule Breaches U.S. Department of Transportation assessed a 600,000 dollar civil penalty against JetBlue for failures in disability assistance and code-share disclosure. | ✓ ✓ | |
| The Role of a Special Needs Trust in Disability Planning A special needs trust can provide long-term financial care for a person with a disability while preserving eligibility for Medicaid and Supplemental Security. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Legal Services Access for Homeowners, Veterans, Workers Federal initiatives to expand legal assistance for middle and low-income families, including foreclosure mediation, veterans' aid, and wage complaint referrals. | ✓ ✓ | |
| United Spinal Sues MTA Over Inaccessible NYC Subways United Spinal Association sues the MTA under the ADA over inaccessible NYC subway stations, alleging failed elevator and ramp funding during renovations. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Gulf Oil Spill Workers: Sickness and Compensation Issues Information on illnesses reported by Deepwater Horizon cleanup workers and the workers' compensation process for reporting injuries and pursuing benefits. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Divorce and Your Mortgage: Options, Risks, and Legal Steps Explained Learn what happens to your mortgage during divorce, including selling, transferring, refinancing, and legal steps to protect your financial future. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Arthritis Prevention Control Cure Act Committee Approval House Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 1210/S. 984 addressing arthritis affecting 46 million Americans and advancing to House vote for passage. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Medicare Hospital Access Rights Legal Challenge Update RetireSafe files amicus brief challenging federal restrictions on physician-owned hospitals that limit Medicare beneficiaries' access to specialized care. | ✓ ✓ | |
| AirTran Fined for Violating Disability Air Travel Rules The U.S. Department of Transportation fined AirTran Airways $500,000 for violating Air Carrier Access Act rules that protect air travelers with disabilities. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Debt Relief Options: Bankruptcy Chapters and Settlements Overview of debt relief options including Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy, debt settlement, loan modification, and short sales for consumers facing arrears. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Declaring Bankruptcy: Taxes that Can be Discharged How income tax debt can be discharged through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, including the three-year, two-year, and 240-day rules and federal tax liens. | ✓ ✓ | |
| U.S. Jails Hold More Mentally Ill Persons Than Hospitals Do U.S. states such as Texas, Nevada and Arizona have far greater numbers of mentally ill persons housed in state prisons than in hospitals. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Evolution of Fatherhood in Divorce or Custody Disputes Article examines how the expanding role of fathers in child rearing is influencing custody outcomes, co-parenting arrangements, and family court decisions. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Student With Disability Denied Sports Rights in Lawsuit Federal lawsuit filed after teen denied basketball and track participation due to service dog and oxygen tanks, citing ADA and Rehabilitation Act violations. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Disability Rights in Family Court Custody Proceedings California legislation SB 1188 protects parents with disabilities from discrimination in custody and visitation cases, requiring higher burden of proof. | ✓ ✓ | |
| EEOC Sues Princeton HealthCare Over Disability Bias Claims The EEOC filed a federal lawsuit alleging Princeton HealthCare System fired employees with disabilities by enforcing inflexible leave policies that violate the ADA. | ✓ ✓ | |
| SC Bodner Company Sued Over Disability Housing Access National Fair Housing Alliance and partners filed a federal lawsuit accusing SC Bodner Company of building apartments inaccessible to people with disabilities. | ✓ ✓ | |
| DOJ Files Olmstead Briefs in California and Illinois Cases The U.S. Justice Department filed briefs in California and Illinois supporting the Olmstead decision and community integration for people with disabilities. | ✓ ✓ | |
| DOJ Settles With Blockbuster Over Service Animal Access The Justice Department reached an ADA settlement requiring Blockbuster to train staff at over 3,000 stores on equal access for customers using service animals. | ✓ ✓ | |
| DOJ and QuikTrip Reach ADA Settlement on Gas Stations Justice Department settlement with QuikTrip Corporation requires nationwide ADA accessibility upgrades and a 1.5 million dollar compensatory damages fund. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Children With Autism Los Angeles Superior Court preliminarily approves a settlement requiring Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center to fund DIR treatment for children with autism. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Airline DVT Lawsuits and Toxic Cabin Air Legal Claims Airlines face lawsuits over deep vein thrombosis from cramped seating and toxic air quality claims. Legal issues affecting passenger health and safety. | ✓ ✓ | |
| AUSD Wins Measure H Lawsuit: Parcel Tax Ruled Uniform Alameda County Superior Court Judge Kenneth Mark Burr ruled Measure H parcel tax uniform and legal under state law, upholding AUSD school funding structure. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Plaintiff Law: Representing Victims of Negligence Plaintiff law represents injured victims of negligence in cases involving medical malpractice, auto accidents, defective products, and workplace injuries. | ✓ ✓ | |
| SSDI Closed Period of Disability Claims Explained A closed period of disability allows SSDI claimants to receive back benefits for a finite span of disability that lasted at least 12 months before recovery. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Veterans Courts: Diversion Programs for Service Members Veterans courts offer eligible service members with PTSD, brain injury, or mental illness treatment-based diversion programs in place of traditional sentencing. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Caring for Children With Disabilities After Divorce Guidance on custody, guardianship, routines, and ongoing financial support for children with disabilities during and after a parental divorce in the U.S.. | ✓ ✓ | |
| SSDI Consultative Examinations: Process and Requirements Understanding consultative examinations for Social Security Disability claims, including when they're required, what to expect, and consequences of non-attendance. | ✓ ✓ | |
| How Age, Work History and Education Affect SSDI Claims Social Security judges weigh age, employment background, and education level when deciding disability claims, with applicants over 50 receiving more consideration. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Using Medical Expert Witnesses at SSDI Disability Hearings Role of a Medical Expert (ME) at Social Security Disability Insurance hearings, including how their testimony helps clarify medical records for the judge. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Disability Hate Crime: Definition, Laws & Prevention Understanding disability hate crime - criminal acts motivated by hostility toward disabled individuals, legal protections, reporting barriers, and victim support. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Federal Benefits Protected From Bank Account Seizure Treasury rules prevent debt collectors from seizing Social Security, SSI, and veterans benefits deposited in bank accounts within the past 60 days. | ✓ ✓ | |
| School Restraint and Seclusion Federal Legislation HR 4247 HR 4247 Keeping All Students Safe Act establishes federal guidelines limiting physical restraint and seclusion in schools to cases of imminent danger. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Negligent Security Lawsuits: Rights and Compensation Property owners may be liable when inadequate security leads to injury from violent attacks. Get facts on premises liability claims and victim compensation. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Illinois Law Cuts Unemployment Benefits for Seniors AARP advocates for repealing Illinois law that reduces unemployment benefits by 50% for older workers receiving Social Security retirement income. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Disability Rights Advocates (DRA): Nonprofit Legal Center Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) is a nonprofit legal center using litigation and negotiation to protect civil rights and accessibility for disabled people. | ✓ ✓ | |
| ADA Settlement on Kindle DX E-Readers in University Classes U.S. Department of Justice ADA agreements with Case Western, Pace, and Reed College limit classroom use of the Kindle DX until it is accessible to blind students. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Kindle DX Accessibility Settlement: NFB and ACB vs ASU National Federation of the Blind and American Council of the Blind settle lawsuit against Arizona State over inaccessible Kindle DX e-readers for blind students. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Ruling on Illegal California Furloughs of DDS Employees California Superior Court ruled state furloughs of Disability Determination Service staff unlawful, delaying Social Security benefits to disabled residents. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Santa Rosa ADA Settlement for Disability Civic Access Justice Department settlement with Santa Rosa, California requires accessibility improvements to public facilities, programs, and services under Title II ADA. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Justice Dept. Sues Attorney for Disability Discrimination US Department of Justice ADA Title III lawsuit against Colorado Springs attorney Patric LeHouillier for denying office access to a woman with a service animal. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Michigan Medicaid Dental Benefits Lawsuit Explained A federal class action lawsuit targets Michigan for cutting Medicaid adult dental benefits, affecting over 400,000 low-income and developmentally disabled residents. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Boston Firefighters Charged with Disability Fraud, Perjury US Department of Justice announcement on mail fraud, perjury, and obstruction charges against two former Boston firefighters and a Fire Department clerk. | ✓ ✓ | |
| EEOC Sues Pepsi for ADA Disability Discrimination The EEOC filed suit against Pepsi Bottling Group for firing a disabled employee and failing to provide reasonable accommodation as required under the ADA. | ✓ ✓ | |
| GINA Genetic Privacy Protections in Health Insurance Federal regulations under GINA prohibit health insurers from using genetic test results to deny coverage, increase premiums, or impose restrictions. | ✓ ✓ | |
| EEOC Sues Jewel-Osco for ADA Disability Discrimination EEOC lawsuit alleges Jewel-Osco violated Americans with Disabilities Act through discriminatory leave policies and workplace harassment of disabled workers. | ✓ ✓ | |
| ADA Amendments Act: Disability Definition Standards How the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 expanded disability protections by clarifying major life activities, mitigating measures, and qualification standards. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Pfizer $2.3B Healthcare Fraud Settlement Details & Facts Pfizer paid $2.3 billion in 2009 for illegal drug promotion and False Claims Act violations - the largest healthcare fraud settlement in U.S. history. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Idaho Fair Housing Act Lawsuit Against Riverwalk Condos DOJ lawsuit alleges Riverwalk Condominiums in Post Falls violated Fair Housing Act with inaccessible wheelchair routes, bathrooms, and common areas. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Fair Housing Act Wheelchair Ban Settlement $116,000 Justice Department settles disability discrimination case against Indiana retirement community that banned motorized wheelchairs in apartments and dining areas. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Cancer Patient Fired: EEOC Sues Evans Solutions EEOC filed lawsuit against Detroit education provider Evans Solutions for terminating social worker Doris Bennett after her breast cancer diagnosis in 2007. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Housing Discrimination Settlement for Disabled Tenant Justice Department settles Fair Housing Act case after landlords denied parking accommodation to mobility-impaired tenant, resulting in $35,000 payment. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Estate Planning for Families with Disabled Children Essential estate planning strategies for parents of disabled children, including special needs trusts, trustee selection, and protecting government benefits. | ✓ ✓ | |
| Fair Housing Act Zoning Discrimination Settlement Justice Department settlement addresses zoning variance denial for person with multiple sclerosis in St. John, Indiana under Fair Housing Act protections. | ✓ ✓ | |
| DOJ Settlement Ends Dayton Hiring Discrimination Case Justice Department settles Title VII lawsuit against Dayton over racially discriminatory hiring practices for police and firefighter positions in 2009. | ✓ ✓ |
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