Summary
A judicial decision from 2010 determined that a city was in violation of both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. This ruling stemmed from the city's implementation of zoning regulations that effectively prevented a methadone clinic from operating. The court concluded that the clinic provided services to individuals who possess disabilities protected under these federal statutes.
Summary
In a 2010 legal case, a court determined that a city had violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. This ruling stemmed from the city's implementation of zoning regulations that effectively prevented a methadone clinic from operating. The court concluded that the clinic provided services to individuals with protected disabilities, making the city's actions discriminatory under federal law.
Summary
In 2010, a court ruled that a city had violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. The city's land-use rules, which stopped a methadone clinic from opening, were the reason for this violation. The court's decision was based on the understanding that the clinic served individuals with protected disabilities.
Summary
In 2010, a court made a decision about a city. The court found that the city broke two laws, the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act. The city had made land rules that stopped a methadone clinic from opening. The court decided that this was wrong because the clinic helps people with health conditions that are protected by these laws.