Tag: Disability
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Federal judge dismisses ex-Loveland employee’s conspiracy claims against city
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A federal judge dismissed the claims of a former Loveland city employee last week who alleged a conspiracy by her employer to deprive her of unemployment benefits and tarnish her reputation. Michele DiPietro worked as a paralegal for the city attorney’s office during 13 months…
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Colorado House moves to require mediation before eviction for tenants on government aid
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save House lawmakers approved a proposal to require mediation between landlords and tenants before landlords can file for eviction, if the tenant receives certain financial assistance. Under House Bill 1120, mediation would involve a landlord and tenant meeting together with a neutral third party to discuss a…
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Court sides with Frontier over flight attendant seeking alcohol rehab-related accommodations
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Frontier Airlines did not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act when it denied a flight attendant’s request to build her schedule without layovers to avoid exacerbating her alcoholism, the federal appeals court based in Denver…
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Larimer County school district provided appropriate education to special needs student, judge says
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A federal judge has labeled as “untrue” multiple claims from the parents of a special-needs child who alleged a Fort Collins-based school district failed to provide their son the legally-required level of educational services. U.S. District Court Senior Judge Christine M. Arguello agreed the Poudre…
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New Denver apartment complex provides affordable housing, disability accommodation
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver’s Department of Housing Stability celebrated the opening of a new affordable housing apartment complex, the Atlantis Apartments, on Tuesday afternoon. The Atlantis Apartments offer 60 income-restricted units in the Baker neighborhood at 201 S. Cherokee St. The apartments are largely targeted to individuals with…