[blindlaw] Fw: service refused at McDonalds

[Charles Krugman]

My impression is that your client was still damaged, she is having 
nightmares, anxiety, etc. possible PTSD symptoms. She still experienced 
damage as a result of the incident is requiring doctor's care, etc. The 
firing of the manager and an apology don't mitigate the emotional distress 
and pain and suffering that she has undergone. Additionally, are there state 
civil rights laws in Texas or specific laws governing the use of service 
animals. Here in California in addition to the ADA we have state laws that 
also address this issue as well.
Chuck Krugman, M.S.W., Paralegal
1237 P Street
Fresno ca 93721
559-266-9237
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cameron Gray" <dallasfortworthlawyer at yahoo.com>
To: <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 2:23 PM
Subject: [blindlaw] Fw: service refused at McDonalds




If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind, then whom should 
we serve? - John Adams



----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Cameron Gray <dallasfortworthlawyer at yahoo.com>
To: Blinglaw at nfbnet.org
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 4:20:49 PM
Subject: service refused at McDonalds


Listmates:
I have a client who was asked to leave a McDonalds because the manager felt 
that her dog was too big and a possible threat to other customers. When she 
tried to explain that her dog was trained and licensed, the manager kept 
saying in a loud voice "OUT OUT OUT, GET OUT". Needless to say this was a 
very traumatic experience for my client and she has been under the care of a 
physician since it happened. She has trouble sleeping and problems with 
anxiety.
At first impression this seemed to be an ADA, Title II case. However, the 
prospective defendant has apologized and the manager has been fired. No 
injunctive relief needed. Can anyone help me with a viable theory to sue in 
state court? An assault perhaps? Problem is that the manager never touched 
her. Any comments will be appreciated.
Cameron Gray,
Attorney at Law
Grand Prairie, Texas

If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind, then whom should 
we serve? - John Adams
_______________________________________________
blindlaw mailing list
blindlaw at nfbnet.org
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/blindlaw_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
blindlaw:
http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/ckrugman%40sbcglobal.net