[nagdu] another issue with airlines and the ACAA

[Marion Gwizdala]

Jenine,
    Though I am not a lawyer, my understanding is that, in order to receive 
compensatory relief, one must demonstrate that there was an actual financial 
loss as the result of the actions. Punitive damages, on the other hand, are 
meant to punish the entity; however, punitive damages are not awarded to the 
individual but to the government. Perhaps one of our legal eagles can give a 
more authoritative answer!

Fraternally yours,
Marion



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jenine Stanley" <jeninems at wowway.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
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Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 8:30 PM
Subject: [nagdu] another issue with airlines and the ACAA


> As much as I hate our overly litigious society, one of the biggest 
> drawbacks
> I see to the Air Carrier Access Act is, as I understand it, no ability for
> victims of discrimination to file civil suits, or collect damages beyond a
> certain point or for a certain type of compensation. Can't recall exactly
> how that works at this point in the evening, but it seriously limits what
> the airlines have to pay in terms of damages.
>
> Though civil rights should never be about suing for big money, the threat 
> of
> large lawsuits with deep penalties has had some effects on other public
> businesses. Granted, some of these effects have been negative, but 
> frankly,
> I'd rather have them be just that tiny bit afraid they might lose their
> financial shirts if they screw up.
>
> Jenine Stanley
> jeninems at wowway.com
>
>
>
>
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