Sabi v. The Donald T. Sterling Corp.

No. (Cal. Super. Ct. Los Angeles County filed, Apr. 6, 2004) ; Clearinghouse Number: 55588

Description

Elderly Disabled Widow Alleges that Property Owner’s Refusal to Accept Section 8 Voucher Violates Income, Disability, and Age Discrimination Laws

Abstract

In a complaint against defendant property owner and manager, plaintiff elderly disabled widow alleges that defendant’s refusal to accept her Section 8 housing voucher is discriminatory in violation of the California Unruh Civil Rights Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and other related state laws. Plaintiff, a seventeen-year tenant, sought to stay in her rental unit through her Section 8 housing assistance voucher (24 C.F.R. Sec. 982 et seq.). Defendant has a policy of not accepting Section 8 vouchers. Plaintiff’s attorney sent defendant a letter requesting that defendant make an exception to the policy as a reasonable accommodation to plaintiff’s disabilities and stating that she was emotionally and physically unable to move from her apartment. Defendant denied the request. Plaintiff alleges that defendant’s policy discriminates against the elderly, the disabled, and those of low income, denies equal access to housing, and violates civil rights. Plaintiff seeks injunctive and declaratory relief and damages.

Additional Information

Attorney Information
Plaintiff represented by Denise McGranahan, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, 1640 5th St., #124, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310.899.6200); Gary W. Rhoades, Law Offices of Gary Rhoades, P.O. Box 360465, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323.937.7095); Catherine M. Bishop National Housing Law Project, 614 Grand Ave.,Ste. 320, Oakland, CA 94610 (510.251.9400); Christopher Brancart, Brancart & Brancart, P.O. Box 686, Pescadero, CA 94060 (650.879.0141)
Docket Date
2004-04-06 00:00:00+00:00