Date: 04-11-2023

Case Style:

Stephen Gannon v. 209-219 W. 38th LLC

Case Number: 1:22-cv-00879

Judge: Andrew L. Carter, Jr.

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (Manhattanq County)

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Defendant's Attorney: Benjamin Aaron Levine and Andrew Ross Sack

Description: New York City, New York civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendant on an Americans With Disabilities Act violation theory.

"Disability law in the United States is a complex and ever-evolving field. There are many different laws and regulations that govern the rights of people with disabilities, and these laws can vary depending on the specific situation.

One of the most important disability laws in the United States is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA was passed in 1990, and it prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications, and state and local government services.

The ADA defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. This includes impairments such as blindness, deafness, mobility impairments, and mental illness. The ADA also protects people with disabilities who have a history or record of such an impairment, or who are perceived by others as having such an impairment.

The ADA applies to all employers with 15 or more employees, all state and local governments, and all public accommodations. Public accommodations are places of public accommodation, such as restaurants, hotels, theaters, and stores.

The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in a variety of ways. For example, employers are prohibited from discriminating against people with disabilities in hiring, firing, and other terms and conditions of employment. State and local governments are prohibited from discriminating against people with disabilities in the provision of public services. And public accommodations are prohibited from discriminating against people with disabilities in the full and equal enjoyment of their services.

The ADA also requires that public accommodations make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. This means that public accommodations must make changes to their policies, procedures, or facilities to ensure that people with disabilities can use their services. For example, a restaurant may be required to provide a sign language interpreter for a deaf customer, or a hotel may be required to provide a wheelchair-accessible room.

The ADA is an important law that has helped to ensure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. However, there are still many challenges that people with disabilities face. For example, many people with disabilities still face discrimination in employment, housing, and education. And many public accommodations still do not make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities.

There are a number of organizations that work to protect the rights of people with disabilities. These organizations provide information and resources to people with disabilities, and they advocate for changes in laws and policies that will improve the lives of people with disabilities.

If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of a disability, you should contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC is a federal agency that enforces the ADA and other laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities. You can also contact your state or local disability rights agency for assistance." Google Bard

Outcome: 04/10/2023 41 STIPULATION OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL It is hereby stipulated and agreed by and between the parties and/or their respective counsel(s) that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice against the defendant(s) Ben's Kosher Delicatessen & Restaurant Inc., 209-219 W. 38 LLC, John Doe 1-X and without costs pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Document filed by Ben's Kosher Delicatessen & Restaurant Inc.. Proposed document to be reviewed and processed by Clerk's Office staff (No action required by chambers)...(Cohen, Matthew) (Entered: 04/10/2023)

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