[Travelandtourism] FW: court case against Costco from 2004

[cheryl echevarria]

updates from President Gwizdala, NAGDU in reference to Costco issues.
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Dear All,
    I spoke with Fred Kaplan, a private 
attorney who represents Costco, and Derek Snead, Costco's in-house attorney, 
today. They advised me of this and one other court case in which their policy 
was upheld by the federal court. Mr. Snead advised me that he would be touching 
base with Dionna (don't know her last name), who identified herself as the 
Administrative Assistant to the Executive Vice President, to ascertain what 
document she read to me concerning their policy. He admitted that this person 
works for an Executive VP, but the VP's responsibility is in the area of 
construction and has only architectural compliance responsibilities. 

    Mr. Kaplan stated that their policy is 
a good policy. I stated that a policy may be a good policy; however, when it is 
misinterpreted or not adhered to, resulting in discrimination, it is the 
behavior, not the policy, that will be judged. Mr. Kaplan also affirmed that 
Costco is not a private club by nature; it is a public accommodation subject to 
the provision of the ADA.
    Mr. Kaplan agreed to send Costco's 
service dog policy to me via email, but I have not yet received it. He also 
stated that he will be reviewing, re-writing, and disseminating additional 
information concerning this policy in light of this issue and the fact that the 
policy has not been reviewed since the new regulations took effect. I offered 
our assistance in drafting these new policies. I will 
keep everyone abreast of the developments on this issue.
 
Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala
 
 
 

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