# AMC pays $56k for disability discrimination

> AMC settles disability discrimination lawsuit after employee with cerebral palsy was forced to quit.
- Title: AMC pays $56k for disability discrimination · The Banner
- Summary: AMC settles disability discrimination lawsuit after employee with cerebral palsy was forced to quit. AMC movie theater chain pays $56,000 to settle EEOC…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/local-news/amc-disability-discrimination-lawsuit-AOOXNV4RLNESNFABCDTCTKWMWE
- Author: Darreonna Davis
- Published: 2026-09-23T13:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: amc, eeoc, cerebral palsy, owings mills, disability discrimination, theater, settlement, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

AMC movie theater chain pays $56,000 to settle EEOC lawsuit over disability discrimination after employee with cerebral palsy was forced to quit.