by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Feb 18, 2025 | Civil Rights, Disability Law, Education Law
The Trump administration plans to dismantle the Department of Education soon. The DOE oversees protecting students’ civil rights, Title I funds for low-income students, special programs for students with disabilities, student loans, and more. The White House will need... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jan 2, 2025 | Civil Rights
The wealthy town of Southampton, on Long Island in New York, is facing new accusations of illegally blocking an affordable housing plan. According to a new lawsuit, the local government unlawfully blocked a proposal to build affordable housing for veterans and people... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jan 2, 2025 | Civil Rights, Disability Law
Kennedy Hunt P.C. recently filed a Fair Housing lawsuit against the Village of Woodridge of Illinois over allegations that the municipal corporation violated the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are representing Oxford House, a... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Jul 9, 2024 | Civil Rights, Employment Law
Employees across the country are launching new lawsuits – including against some of the nation’s largest companies – over what they allege is a lack of access to the time or place to breast pump at work. The new lawsuits come after lawmakers passed a new law – known... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | May 12, 2024 | Civil Rights
Aetna – one of the largest healthcare companies in the United States – will now equally cover fertility treatments for LGBTQ+ patients, in a settlement to a class action lawsuit accusing the insurer of discriminating against LGBTQ+ people seeking treatment. According... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | May 4, 2024 | Civil Rights
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently approved a consequential settlement between apartment rental agencies and the family of former tenants in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. According to court documents, the agreement settles allegations the...