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SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND AND PEROUTKA AND PEROUTKA, P.A. UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT DJ # 202-35-207 and DJ # 202-35-236 BACKGROUNDSettlement Agreement • May 5th, 2020
This Settlement Agreement is made by and entered into between the United States of America and Peroutka and Peroutka, P.A. (Peroutka). The Agreement resolves an investigation of Peroutka conducted by the United States Department of Justice (United States or Department) under title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181 - 12189, and its implementing regulation, 28 C.F.R. pt. 36. The United States initiated its investigation of Peroutka after receiving complaints by two individuals who are deaf. The complainants alleged that Peroutka violated title III of the ADA by refusing to take relay calls when the complainants called to resolve disputes involving alleged unpaid debts. The United States investigated these complaints under the authority granted by the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12188(b)(1)(A)(i), and 28 C.F.R. § 36.502. The United States' investigation substantiated the complainants' allegations. Peroutka acknowledged that it had directed its employees to
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ANDSettlement Agreement • January 8th, 2013
