Orthopedic clinic settles allegations of ADA violations

Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Hempstead, N.Y. settled claims it viplated the Americans with Disabilities Act, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Eastern District of New York said March 28.

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The clinic was accused of not accomodating a deaf patient during an appointment in 2020, according to a news release. The patient alleged they didn’t get appropriate auxiliary aids and services including a sign-language interpreter.

Under the settlement, Total Orthopedics & Sports Medicine will provide auxiliary aids and services to patients who are deaf or hard of hearing. The clinic will also pay $1,500 to the complaint.

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