Discriminating

Washington Attorney General Sues Apartment Complex for Discriminating Against Disabled Tenants Using Subsidies

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University Place, WA — Washington’s Attorney General Bob Ferguson has initiated a civil rights lawsuit against the Sunset Ridge Apartments in University Place, alleging discrimination against disabled applicants who rely on housing assistance benefits. This legal action, filed on August 15 in Pierce County Superior Court, focuses on violations of multiple state laws designed to protect renters. According to Ferguson’s office, Sunset Ridge advertises itself as providing “equal opportunity housing for all people.” However, an investigation led by the Attorney General’s Wing Luke Civil Rights Division uncovered that the apartment complex has a policy of … Read more

New Jersey Court Overturns Retirement Community Law for Discriminating Against Younger People

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Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey appellate court has overturned a law aimed at restricting housing ownership to individuals 55 years and older in designated retirement communities, ruling the measure discriminatively bars younger people. The judges ultimately concluded that the legislation unduly infringed upon the rights of younger citizens seeking homeownership, labeling the age-specific limitation as biased against younger populations. The law, which was initially enacted to ensure quieter, age-specific environments tailored to the needs of retirees, faced significant backlash from civil rights groups and younger people excluded from these communities due to their age. … Read more

Dunkin’ Donuts Faces $5 Million Lawsuit for Discriminating Against Lactose Intolerant Customers

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Los Angeles, California – Dunkin’ Donuts is facing a $5 million class-action federal lawsuit for allegedly discriminating against lactose intolerant customers. The lawsuit claims that the donut shop charges extra for nondairy alternatives such as oat or almond milk, which are often used as substitutes for regular milk in coffee or tea. The plaintiffs argue that this surcharge violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. According to the complaint filed in the Northern District of California, the extra charge for nondairy alternatives has real consequences for individuals with lactose intolerance and milk allergies. These individuals, who … Read more