For families impacted by food allergies, the ability to be a part of the world – to eat out socially, to go to the theater, to visit amusement parks – is...
Food Allergy Related Discrimination Suit Filed Against Panera
A suit was filed today in New York Federal District Court regarding the treatment of a Panera employee who alleges discrimination on the basis of his food...
Disease Versus Diet – California’s Northern District Court Dismisses Suit Against PF Chang’s
On August 6, 2015, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California dismissed the claims brought by Anna Marie Phillips against PF...
“An Integral Part of the Public School Experience” – Department of Justice’s Findings Against Separation of Disabled Students From Their Peers
Sometimes schools propose separating a child with disabilities from his peers as an acceptable type of accommodation. But is it really? This issue, as it...
United States Department of Justice Announces Settlement Against Summer Camp
The United States Department of Justice announced the settlement of a complaint filed by the family of a child with epilepsy against a private day camp...
Summer Dreams – Navigating Unlawful Barriers to Summer Camp Access for Food Allergic Youths
For many kids, summer camp is a right of passage. It is precious time apart – when kids test their wings, practice independence, and step away from...
That’ll Be a Dollar – Suit Alleges Surcharge on Identical Items for Gluten Free Patrons at P.F. Chang’s
Anna Marie Phillips is a woman who lives in California who has celiac disease. She frequently eats at P.F. Chang’s restaurant but can only eat items that...
The Not-So-Friendly Skies – Allergic Passenger Rights
At any given time, there are thousands of airplanes flying in the skies over the world. On board some of those flights are people with allergies (e.g. foods,...
Crayon, Blocks, and Epinephrine – Access to Child Care Programs for Kids with Food Allergies
Access for kids with food allergies is not just about getting in the door; it is about coming home at the end of the day. While children are still unlawfully...
Terms of Art in Disability Law & Food Allergy
When you become the advocate for a child with food allergies, your vocabulary changes quickly. Words like epinephrine, IgE and cross-contact become part of...
