Doe v. Lambs Farm Incorporated

No. 05-C-5564 (N.D. Ill. filed Sept. 27, 2005) ; Clearinghouse Number: 55976

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HIV Status Alleged as Reason for Applicant’s Rejection by Service Provider

Abstract

Plaintiff adult diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) sued defendant, a nonprofit corporation providing housing and vocational services to individuals with developmental disabilities, for federal law violations. Plaintiff applied to defendant’s vocational and residential programs, and defendant tentatively accepted him. After a social service agency assisting plaintiff in securing services included, in information that it gave to defendant, a reference to plaintiff’s HIV status, defendant denied plaintiff’s admission due to his “communicable disease.” Plaintiff maintains that he is qualified for placement in defendant’s residential program and for receiving its services because he has a developmental disability and that he is substantially limited in one or more major life activities, including reproduction. In district court, plaintiff alleges that his rejection by defendant was based on unfounded fears and stereotypes regarding persons with HIV; his rejection violates Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 804 of the Fair Housing Amendments Act, and Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Plaintiff seeks injunctive relief, compensatory and punitive damages, and attorney fees.

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Attorney Information
Plaintiff represented by Karen Ward, Alan Goldstein, Equip for Equality, 20 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60602 (312.341.0022).
Docket Date
2005-09-27 00:00:00+00:00
Attorney Email
karen@equipforequality.org

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