Mark Goldberg, a retired neurologist, is suing New Montefiore Cemetery for allegedly denying his late husband David's burial due to their same-sex marriage. The lawsuit claims this refusal infringes on the family's contractual rights and inflicts emotional distress, even as the cemetery's regulations do not explicitly prohibit same-sex burials. This case highlights ongoing discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals in end-of-life situations, exposing a gap between legal advancements like marriage equality and the realities that same-sex couples still face in certain institutions.
Goldberg's lawsuit underscores the reality that discrimination persists, highlighting the ongoing struggles LGBTQ+ individuals face in securing rights even in end-of-life matters.
The lawsuit alleges that New Montefiore Cemetery's refusal to allow David's burial is a violation of the family's contractual rights and is rooted in discrimination.
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