Summary
In a 2005 ruling, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals determined that Hampton's zoning regulations constituted unlawful discrimination under both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. This discrimination arose from the regulations' effective exclusion of a methadone treatment facility. Consequently, the case was returned to a lower court for the implementation of injunctive relief.
Summary
In 2005, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals determined that Hampton's zoning regulations unfairly discriminated. The court found that these regulations violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act by effectively blocking a methadone treatment center. Consequently, the case was returned to a lower court to order appropriate remedies.
Summary
In 2005, the Third Circuit court ruled on a case involving Hampton. The court determined that Hampton's zoning rules unfairly discriminated against a methadone treatment center. These rules effectively prevented the center from operating. The court found that this action violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. The case was then sent back to a lower court to order Hampton to correct the discrimination.
Summary
In 2005, a court made an important decision. This court said that the town of Hampton had land rules that were unfair. These rules stopped a place that helps people with drug addiction from opening. The court found this broke two laws, the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act. The case was sent back to a lower court to make sure Hampton changed its rules to be fair.