From The Banner · Darreonna Davis · · 50s
AMC pays $56k for disability discrimination
AMC settles disability discrimination lawsuit after employee with cerebral palsy was forced to quit.
In brief
AMC settles disability discrimination lawsuit after employee with cerebral palsy was forced to quit. AMC movie theater chain pays $56,000 to settle EEOC lawsuit over disability discrimination after employee with cerebral palsy was forced to quit. Originally reported by The Banner.
Settlement announcement
AMC movie theater chain will pay $56,000 to settle disability discrimination lawsuit.
Employee's request
Employee with cerebral palsy asked for ticket scanner with large font and printed movie list.
Theater's response
Theater greatly reduced hours forcing employee to quit around September 2023.
EEOC action
EEOC accused AMC of violating Americans with Disabilities Act by not providing accommodations.
EEOC statement
EEOC director says employers must provide reasonable accommodations under ADA.
Settlement terms
AMC must pay $56,000 and implement new disability accommodation policies.
The short version
AMC movie theater chain pays $56,000 to settle EEOC lawsuit over disability discrimination after employee with cerebral palsy was forced to quit.
