by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Mar 13, 2023 | Civil Rights
On February 27th, 2023, Kennedy Hunt P.C., along with co-counsel Nonprofit Legal Services of Utah, filed a complaint against the City of St. Louis, Missouri for violating our client’s 5th, 8th, and 14th Amendment rights, as well as the right to due process, guaranteed... by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Mar 8, 2023 | Disability Law
Judy Heumann – often called the mother of the disability rights movement – was a fierce advocate of civil rights legislation for people with disabilities and a mentor to generations. She died on March 4 at age 75. Possibly most famous for leading the longest sit-in... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Feb 1, 2023 | Employment Law
On December 5th, 2022, Kennedy Hunt P.C. filed a complaint against Washington University in St. Louis for violating the Missouri Human Rights Act in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County. The lawsuit alleges that Washington University discriminated against our client... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Feb 1, 2023 | Education Law
A Missouri lawmaker is looking to end school suspensions for the state’s youngest students. Rep. Ian Mackey, D-St. Louis, is the sponsor of a new bill that would ban suspensions for children in kindergarten through third grade. The bill would also discourage... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jan 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
A new report from the Missouri Disability Foundation shows the alarming use of seclusion and restraint in Missouri schools – now public for the very first time. The use of seclusion and restraint can look like holding a child down, restricting their mobility,...