Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act
Coverage of Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan prisons paid millions over inmate deaths, disability discrimination
The Michigan Department of Corrections paid out $7 million in legal judgments and settlements in 2025, which is more than double the prior year's payout. Most payouts stemmed from three cases: a settlement regarding alleged disability discrimination by a former MDOC employee, and two judgments related to stabbings that occurred at Macomb County Correctional Facility resulting in inmate deaths.
- Westland couple sues apartment management group, alleging hidden microphone and pregnancy bias
A Westland couple is suing an apartment management group for pregnancy and race discrimination, retaliation, and illegal eavesdropping. The lawsuit alleges a hostile work environment, ignored medical restrictions, and violations of privacy laws after a management change at Waynewood Apartments.