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December 2018

• The Cato Corporation Pays $3.5 Million to Settle EEOC Systemic Investigation

November 2018

• Burlington to be ADA Compliant in 15 Years
• Exide Technologies Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination
• Whole Foods Market to Pay $65,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Suit

October 2018

• EEOC Sues the Highlands of Memphis and Related Entities for Disability Discrimination

September 2018

• EEOC Sues Loflin Fabrication for Improper Medical Inquiry under the Americans with Disabilities Act
• EEOC Sues SoftPro for Disability Discrimination
• EEOC Sues Spencer Gifts for Disability Discrimination
• EEOC Sues Austal USA for Disability Discrimination
• EEOC Sues Pilgrim’s Pride for Disability Discrimination
• EEOC Sues Universal Diversified for Disability Discrimination
• Golden Corral Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination
• Hagemeyer North America, Inc. Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination

August 2018

• Technology Removes Barriers to Casting Vote
• Justice Department Reaches ADA Settlement Agreement with Charlotte Radiology
• DOJ Reaches Agreement with The Pawn Shop to Ensure Equal Access for Individuals with Disabilities Who Use Service Dogs

July 2018

• Zachry Industrial, Inc. to Pay $135,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
• Golden Corral Franchisee to Pay $85,000 to Settle EEOC Disability and Sex Harassment Lawsuit
• EEOC Sues Pacific Sunwear of California, LLC
• Halliburton to Pay $280,000 for Breach of Settlement Agreement in EEOC Discrimination Case

June 2018

• Greenville County Polling Place Challenged to Meet ADA Requirements During Primaries
• ACLU Seeks Class Action on Behalf of Deaf Prisoners in Georgia Denied Communication Access
• Wheelchair Users Sue Atlanta, Alleging Unsafe Sidewalks and Crosswalks

May 2018

• Cooper Machine Company Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination
• Advocate Says Polling Place Is Not Accessible for People with Disabilities
• Heritage Home Group to Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
• Foothills Child Development Center Agrees to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
• Hardin County EMS Enters Settlement with United States to Resolve an ADA Complaint
• Value Village Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination

April 2018

• EEOC Sues Ashley Distribution Services, LTD. for Disability Discrimination
• Incident at Columbus Restaurant Shines Light on ADA Service Dog Regulations
• Hardin County EMS Enters Settlement with United States to Resolve an Americans with Disabilities Act Complaint
• Capstone Logistics to Pay $50,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

March 2018

• Justice Department Reaches Agreement with the South Carolina Department of Corrections to Provide Effective Communication to Inmates with Hearing Disabilities
• ABM Aviation Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination
• Delta Airlines Service and Support Animal Policy Effective March 1, Enhancements Added

February 2018

• EEOC Sues Zachry Construction Corporation for Disability Discrimination
• EEOC Sues West Meade Place, LLP for Disability Discrimination
• Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchise to Pay $30,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

January 2018

• EEOC Files Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against Heritage Home Group
• Pioneer Health Services to Pay $85,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit

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