Defendant's Attorney: Adam Garrison Russell

Description: Knoxville, Tennessee civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on an Americans With Disabilities Act violation theory.

"The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all aspects of public life. The ADA applies to employers, state and local governments, public accommodations, transportation providers, and telecommunications companies.

What are the key provisions of the ADA?

The ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the following areas:

Employment: Employers are prohibited from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including hiring, firing, promotion, compensation, benefits, and training.

State and local government: State and local governments are prohibited from discriminating against individuals with disabilities in all of their programs and activities.

Public accommodations: Public accommodations are prohibited from discriminating against individuals with disabilities in all aspects of their services, such as access to goods, facilities, and services.

Transportation: Transportation providers are prohibited from discriminating against individuals with disabilities in all aspects of their services, such as transportation to and from work and school.

Telecommunications: Telecommunications companies are prohibited from discriminating against individuals with disabilities in all aspects of their services, such as access to telephone services and the internet.

What are the remedies for ADA violations?

Individuals who believe that they have been discriminated against under the ADA may file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Department of Justice (DOJ). If the EEOC or DOJ finds that discrimination has occurred, they may take action to enforce the law, including filing a lawsuit in federal court.

Individuals who are successful in proving a claim for ADA discrimination may be entitled to a number of remedies, including:

Back pay: Back pay is the wages that an individual would have earned if they had not been discriminated against.

Liquidated damages: Liquidated damages are an amount of money equal to the back pay amount.

Injunctive relief: Injunctive relief is a court order that prohibits the defendant from continuing to discriminate against the individual.

Attorney's fees: The individual may be entitled to attorneys' fees if they win their case.

How can I file a complaint with the EEOC or DOJ?

To file a complaint with the EEOC, you can visit the EEOC's website or call the EEOC's toll-free number. To file a complaint with the DOJ, you can visit the DOJ's website or call the DOJ's toll-free number.

Conclusion

The ADA is a vital law that protects the rights of millions of Americans with disabilities. If you believe that you have been discriminated against under the ADA, you should take action to protect your rights.

Additional Resources

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Department of Justice (DOJ)
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)"

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Outcome: Settled for an undisclosed sum and dismissed with prejudice.

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