Simpson Thacher and WRO File Lawsuit Alleging Housing Discrimination in Rockland County
03.17.20
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On March 9, 2020, Simpson Thacher and Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc. (WRO) filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the owners and manager of Tor View Village Apartments in Rockland County. The lawsuit alleges housing discrimination on the basis of disability arising from defendants failure to make reasonable accommodations for prospective tenants requesting to live with a medically-necessary emotional support animals. WRO’s claims are based on a multi-year investigation it conducted pursuant to a governmental grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
To read WRO’s press release, please click here.
The Simpson Thacher team includes Bryce Friedman, David Elbaum, Rick Walker and John Ready.