Disability Rights Cases

On December 20, 2023, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of New York reached a resolution under Title III of the ADA with a nail salon in Williamsville, New York, to resolve an allegation that the nail salon discriminated against a customer with a service animal.  The customer is a Marine Corps veteran who uses a service animal because of his service-connected post-traumatic tress disorder.  The agreements includes a commitment not to discriminate, adoption of a non-discrimination policy, training of staff, and payment of compensatory damages to the customer.

On May 17, 2022, the Department filed a Statement of Interest clarifying that blood plasma donation centers are “public accommodations” under Title III of the ADA.