· 8/27/2014
Ajit Bhogaita v. Altamonte Heights Condominium Assn., Inc.
Citations
- 765 F.3d 1277
- 2014 U.S. App. LEXIS 16570
- 2014 WL 4215853
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- holding that the FHA should still be interpreted in line with the preamendment ADA
- concluding that a reasonable factfinder could conclude that the complainant’s dog alleviates the symptoms of his post-traumatic stress disorder
- holding that the FHA should still be interpreted in line with the preamendment ADA
- explaining that the abuse of discretion standard implies a range of choices that is particularly broad with respect to Rule 403 determinations
- holding that letters from the plaintiff’s physician which explained the nature of the plaintiff’s disability, that plaintiff’s disability impaired a major life activity, and that plaintiff’s dog alleviated his symptoms, were sufficient to show the requested accommodation was necessary
- noting that disability scholars prefer use of the term disability, and the Americans with Disabilities Act reflects that preference
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Judges: Carnes, Dubina, Siler
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