Meril Lesser's ongoing struggle for her emotional support parrots culminated in a settlement, highlighting the legal protections for individuals with disabilities and their assistance animals.
Damian Williams noted that the settlement marks the largest recovery ever obtained by the Department of Justice for a person with disabilities concerning housing rights for assistance animals.
The co-op's legal team expressed satisfaction with the settlement but emphasized that this case serves as a reminder to housing providers about compliance with federal law regarding assistance animals.
The case underscores the broader challenges emotional support animals face, especially following the federal government's 2021 decision to narrow the definition of service animals.
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