A couple in Decatur, Texas are suing a childcare center – citing discrimination against their two sons directly related to… Read more »
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DOT Warns American Airlines: Food Allergy Family’s Rights were Violated
The U.S. Department of Transportation has found American Airlines in violation of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) for failing… Read more »
Williamsburg Ruling: Implications for Food Allergy, Gluten-Free Rights
A U.S. Appeals Court ruled on May 31, 2019 that it may be necessary and reasonable for an individual who… Read more »
Williamsburg Appeal: Historic Win for Gluten-free and Food Allergy Rights
A U.S. Court of Appeal has ruled that a 12-year-old with a severe gluten intolerance has a disability, and that… Read more »
Judge Sends Panera Peanut-in-Grilled Cheese Allergy Case to Trial
A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has ruled that an allergy case centering around how a peanut-allergic girl came to be… Read more »
Disability Complaint As Airline Refuses Food Allergy Pre-Boarding for Family Trip
A Virginia mother has filed a complaint of discrimination with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) after American Airlines refused… Read more »
FARE Calls for DOT Action as Passengers Relate Pre-Boarding Refusals
Organization lists experiences of 31 travelers who were refused food allergy pre-boarding accommodation on American Airlines.
Panera Grilled Cheese Lawsuit Will Head to Jury Trial
The case of the Panera grilled cheese sandwich containing a dollop of peanut butter that caused a young girl’s anaphylactic… Read more »
Judge to Weigh Panera Suit Over Grilled Cheese with Peanut
The case of the grilled cheese sandwich containing peanut butter that caused a 6-year-old’s anaphylactic reaction is moving forward with… Read more »
Family Gets $118,000 in Allergy Discrimination Case
After-school center agrees to change epinephrine policy, giving access to kids with severe allergies.