Healthcare accessibility lawsuits

Hospitals, clinics, patient portals, and health-service accessibility claims.

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Dismissed

settledFiled Jan 30, 2024
United States v. MedStar Health Inc. - Support Person Visitor Restrictions
DOJ lawsuit alleging MedStar Health failed to modify visitor restrictions so that people with certain disabilities could be accompanied by their support persons during medical care.
Defendant: MedStar Health, Inc.Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court (federal)
settledFiled Jan 1, 2023$2,000,000+ compensation fund
MultiCare Health System - Interpreter Services Settlement
Major healthcare settlement requiring $2 million compensation for deaf and deaf-blind patients denied appropriate interpreter services.
Defendant: MultiCare Health System (Washington)Jurisdiction: Washington state (DOJ/HHS settlement)
settledFiled Mar 17, 2022
United States v. Flint Neurological Centre P.C. - Sign Language Interpreter Denial
DOJ lawsuit against medical practice for refusing to provide sign language interpreters to deaf and hard of hearing patients, violating ADA Title III requirements for effective communication.
Defendant: Flint Neurological Centre P.C. and Dr. Nael TarakjiJurisdiction: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

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