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Kiran Vuppala v. Lims Kitchen NYC, Inc., d/b/a Lim's Kitchen
Date: 12-03-2025
Case Number: 24-CV-9206
Judge: Katherine Polk Failla
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (New York County)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
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Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
New York, New York civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on an Americans With Disabilities Act violation.
I Overview
Do You Have an ADA Violation Case? | Weisberg Cummings
Violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) include discrimination against individuals with disabilities in areas like employment, public accommodations, and government services, as well as failing to make facilities accessible. Examples include job discrimination, not providing reasonable accommodations, and failing to install features like wheelchair ramps or accessible restrooms. Penalties can include significant fines and lawsuits, with enforcement handled by agencies like the EEOC for employment and the Department of Justice for public accommodations.
What constitutes an ADA violation?
Employment: Refusing to hire a qualified person with a disability, failing to provide reasonable accommodations, demoting or harassing an employee, or asking prohibited disability-related questions during the hiring process.
Public accommodations: Not making facilities accessible, such as failing to provide a wheelchair ramp, accessible parking, or adequate restroom facilities.
Discrimination: Denying services or opportunities to an individual because of their disability.
Service animals: Denying service to someone because they use a service animal.
What are the penalties for ADA violations?
Monetary damages: Courts can award compensatory and punitive damages.
Civil penalties: The Department of Justice can impose civil penalties, which can be up to $75,000 for a first violation and $150,000 for subsequent violations.
Lawsuits: Individuals who have been discriminated against can file a civil lawsuit.
Injunctive relief: A court may order the violator to take specific actions, such as making facility modifications, to comply with the law.
How are ADA violations enforced?
Employment violations: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) handles complaints about employment discrimination based on disability.
Public accommodation and state/local government service violations: The Department of Justice (DOJ) investigates complaints about public facilities and programs.
Public transportation violations: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is responsible for ensuring compliance in public transit systems.
How to file a complaint
Contact the appropriate federal agency based on the type of violation (EEOC for employment, DOJ for public accommodations, FTA for public transit).
File a complaint with the agency, providing detailed information about the violation.
You can file a complaint with the EEOC within 180 days of the alleged discrimination.
For transportation-related complaints, the deadline is typically within 180 days of the alleged discrimination.
I Overview
Do You Have an ADA Violation Case? | Weisberg Cummings
Violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) include discrimination against individuals with disabilities in areas like employment, public accommodations, and government services, as well as failing to make facilities accessible. Examples include job discrimination, not providing reasonable accommodations, and failing to install features like wheelchair ramps or accessible restrooms. Penalties can include significant fines and lawsuits, with enforcement handled by agencies like the EEOC for employment and the Department of Justice for public accommodations.
What constitutes an ADA violation?
Employment: Refusing to hire a qualified person with a disability, failing to provide reasonable accommodations, demoting or harassing an employee, or asking prohibited disability-related questions during the hiring process.
Public accommodations: Not making facilities accessible, such as failing to provide a wheelchair ramp, accessible parking, or adequate restroom facilities.
Discrimination: Denying services or opportunities to an individual because of their disability.
Service animals: Denying service to someone because they use a service animal.
What are the penalties for ADA violations?
Monetary damages: Courts can award compensatory and punitive damages.
Civil penalties: The Department of Justice can impose civil penalties, which can be up to $75,000 for a first violation and $150,000 for subsequent violations.
Lawsuits: Individuals who have been discriminated against can file a civil lawsuit.
Injunctive relief: A court may order the violator to take specific actions, such as making facility modifications, to comply with the law.
How are ADA violations enforced?
Employment violations: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) handles complaints about employment discrimination based on disability.
Public accommodation and state/local government service violations: The Department of Justice (DOJ) investigates complaints about public facilities and programs.
Public transportation violations: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is responsible for ensuring compliance in public transit systems.
How to file a complaint
Contact the appropriate federal agency based on the type of violation (EEOC for employment, DOJ for public accommodations, FTA for public transit).
File a complaint with the agency, providing detailed information about the violation.
You can file a complaint with the EEOC within 180 days of the alleged discrimination.
For transportation-related complaints, the deadline is typically within 180 days of the alleged discrimination.
Outcome:
Settled for an undisclosed sum and dismissed.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Kiran Vuppala v. Lims Kitchen NYC, Inc., d/b/a Lim's Kitchen?
The outcome was: Settled for an undisclosed sum and dismissed.
Which court heard Kiran Vuppala v. Lims Kitchen NYC, Inc., d/b/a Lim's Kitchen?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (New York County), NY. The presiding judge was Katherine Polk Failla.
Who were the attorneys in Kiran Vuppala v. Lims Kitchen NYC, Inc., d/b/a Lim's Kitchen?
Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best New York Civil Rights Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best New York Commercial Litigation Lawyer Directory.
When was Kiran Vuppala v. Lims Kitchen NYC, Inc., d/b/a Lim's Kitchen decided?
This case was decided on December 3, 2025.