HIV/AIDS-Related Discrimination Cases

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American Express: Do More ... Unless You Have HIV? (November 8, 2009)
A former American Express employee is suing the company after allegedly being fired for having HIV.
In The New York Post
Arkansas: HIV-Fear Claim Fails as Shelter Is Cleared (September 1, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Arkansas: Shelter Accused of HIV Eviction (August 31, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Lawsuit Prompts U.S. State Department to Strengthen Protections of HIV-Positive Contract Workers (August 27, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily U.S. HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
DOJ Tells State Licensing Boards and Occupational Training Schools That It Is Illegal to Bar People With HIV (July 17, 2009)
HIV advocacy groups that urged DOJ to issue the guidelines praise the agency for its leadership.
From AIDS Legal Council of Chicago, the American Civil Liberties Union, The Center for HIV Law and Policy, Gay & Lesbian Advocates and Defenders and Lambda Legal
The Americans With Disabilities Act and the Rights of Persons With HIV/AIDS to Obtain Occupational Training and State Licensing (July 2009)
To read PDF, click here
From U.S. Department of Justice
Bail Granted for Pregnant HIV-Positive Woman Originally Sentenced to Give Birth in Prison (June 16, 2009)
From Community HIV/AIDS Mobilization Project
Lambda Legal Files Suit Against Assisted-Living Facility for Allegedly Discriminating Against HIV-Positive Resident (May 15, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
International AIDS Society Welcomes Release of Senegalese Men Imprisoned for Sexual Orientation (April 23, 2009)
Public health leaders praise the release of nine men imprisoned for their sexual orientation, but call for laws against homosexuality to be repealed.
From International AIDS Society
Wisconsin Advocacy Group Files Lawsuit Against Medical Clinic for Allegedly Refusing to Perform Surgery on HIV-Positive Woman (February 17, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Lambda Legal and ARCW File Federal Lawsuit on Behalf of HIV-Positive Woman Denied Surgery by Healthcare Provider (February 12, 2009)
From Lambda Legal
Despite Some Legal Protections, Workplace HIV Discrimination Continues in U.S. (February 1, 2009)
In Edge Boston
Spokane Spokesman-Review Examines HIV-Related Life Insurance Discrimination Case in Washington State (January 29, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV-Positive Man Files Discrimination Suit Against State Department, Security Firm (January 28, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
U.S. Government Sues School on Behalf of Teacher Allegedly Fired for Having HIV (September 11, 2008)
In The Baltimore Sun
Peace Corps Agrees to Stop Discriminating Against Volunteers With HIV (July 30, 2008)
ACLU will keep close eye on agency to make sure it complies with policy change.
From American Civil Liberties Union
HIVers Who Are Unaware of Their Status Can Still be Convicted of Transmission, Swiss Court Rules (July 18, 2008)
From aidsmap.com
Suiting Up (May 23, 2008)
In Housing Works AIDS Issues Update, from Housing Works
U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer Discharged After Testing Positive (April 29, 2008)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Canadian Airport Security Guard Who Prevented HIV/AIDS Support Group From Boarding Plane Resigns (April 14, 2008)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Pennsylvania: City of Philadelphia Settles With AIDS Patient (November 14, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. Secretary of State Charged With HIV Discrimination Against Foreign Service Applicant (April 26, 2006)
In The Advocate
Utah Man Sues Surgical Center, Two Doctors for Refusing Him Surgery Because He Is HIV Positive (September 6, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Ohio Jury Awards $490,000 to Former McDonald's Employee Who Sued for HIV Discrimination (July 11, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Illinois J.C. Penney Store Fired Man Because of His HIV-Positive Status, Lawsuit Says (May 25, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Atlanta HIV Discrimination Attorney Chip Rowen Skips Town (November/December 2004)
The founder of AIDS Legal Atlanta flees to Alabama; dozens of HIV-positive clients are left without aid.
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
Company Admits to Firing a Highly Skilled Georgia Worker Because He Has HIV; Lambda Legal Pushes Forward With Federal Lawsuit (July 29, 2004)
From Lambda Legal
Louisiana: Lawsuit Filed Against Home That Rejected HIV Patient (June 2, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Canadian AIDS Groups Ask Human Rights Commission to Investigate Catholic Church Policy Requiring HIV Testing (January 16, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Petition Against Cirque du Soleil's HIV Discrimination (November 25, 2003)
From Lambda Legal
Human Rights Group Launches Investigation of Alleged Discrimination by Cirque du Soleil Against HIV-Positive Gymnast (November 24, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Advocacy Groups Protest Cirque du Soleil's Firing of HIV-Positive Gymnast (November 21, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV-Positive Man Sues State Department Alleging Foreign Service Medical Requirements Illegally Discriminate (September 4, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
New Jersey AIDS Group Files Complaint Against Asbury Park Zoning Board Over HIV Discrimination (August 22, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Scottsdale, Ariz., School District Settles Discrimination Lawsuit With HIV-Positive Worker (August 22, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Ohio Children's Football League Reverses Decision, Allows HIV-Positive Man to Fill Coaching Position (August 11, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Ohio Children's Football League Bars HIV-Positive Man From Coaching Position (August 7, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
South Africa: AIDS Discrimination Is a Human Rights Violation, Garca Machel Says (August 7, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Bus Company, ACT UP/Philadelphia Settle Discrimination Complaint (August 5, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV-Positive Stroke Patient Files Discrimination Complaint With HHS (July 25, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Lambda Legal Files Federal Discrimination Complaint On Behalf of Stroke Victim Who Was Denied Care by 6 Louisiana Nursing Homes Because He Has HIV (July 23, 2003)
With more people with HIV and AIDS living longer, Lambda Legal says case is "heartbreaking but not unique".
From Lambda Legal
Personal Care Home Settles Discrimination Complaint Filed by HIV-Positive Man (July 21, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Fired HIV-Positive Gymnast Files Discrimination Complaint Against Cirque du Soleil (July 17, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Cirque du Soleil Unlawfully Denied Gymnast "Dream Job" Because He Has HIV, Lambda Legal Says in Federal Discrimination Complaint (July 15, 2003)
Skilled gymnast was set for a key role in the Las Vegas show, "Mystere," only to be rejected because he has HIV, despite posing no safety risk.
From Lambda Legal
Former Postal Worker Files Lawsuit Claiming He Was Fired for HIV-Positive Status (July 15, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Complaint: Man Denied Admission to Pennsylvania Care Home Due to AIDS (April 17, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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