Boggs Et Al V. The Home Depot, Inc.
Larry Boggs and Denise Boggs, African-American disabled veterans, have filed a lawsuit against The Home Depot, Inc., Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., The Home Depot Foundation & Homer Fund, and John/Jane Does #1-10. The lawsuit alleges violations of their civil rights, breach of contract, and tort actions. The plaintiffs claim that the defendants purposefully discriminated against them based on their race and disability status, denying them services and property in breach of a contract. The plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages, declaratory relief, costs and attorney's fees, and any other relief deemed appropriate by the court. The lawsuit also alleges a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks damages for the harm suffered. The plaintiffs further claim that the defendants violated Title III of the ADA by denying individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate in or benefit from their goods and services. The lawsuit includes claims of breach of contract, violation of the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL), and violations of 42 U.S.C. § 1981 and 42 U.S.C. § 1982. The plaintiffs seek various forms of relief, including declaratory judgments, injunctions, compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorneys' fees.
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