Date: 06-06-2025

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Andree Campbell v. Menin Hotels, LLC d/b/a Bodega Taqueria y Tequila

Case Number: 25-cv-60825

Judge: William P. Dimitrouleas

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Broward County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: Aleksandra Kravels

Defendant's Attorney: No appearance

Description: Fort Lauderdale, Florida civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on an Americans with Disabilities Act theory.

42 U.S.C. § 12182, also known as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in the context of public accommodations. Specifically, it ensures individuals with disabilities have equal access to the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations offered by public accommodations.

Key Points:

Prohibition of Discrimination:

Section 12182 prohibits discrimination based on disability in public accommodations, meaning businesses and facilities open to the public.

Equal Access:

The section ensures individuals with disabilities have the same opportunities to participate in or benefit from the goods, services, and facilities as individuals without disabilities.
Public Accommodations:

This section covers a wide range of businesses and facilities, including restaurants, hotels, theaters, schools, and more.

Obligations of Public Accommodations:

Public accommodations are obligated to provide reasonable modifications to policies and practices, remove physical barriers in their facilities, and provide auxiliary aids and services (such as sign language interpreters) to ensure equal access.

Exception for Direct Threat:

There's an exception for cases where an individual with a disability poses a "direct threat" to the health or safety of others, but the accommodation must still make reasonable efforts to accommodate the individual.

Outcome: Voluntary dismissal.

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