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The Colorado Springs attorney who was the subject of a post yesterday about his refusal to admit a disabled woman and her seeing-eye dog into his office — a decision that ultimately cost him $50,000 — now says he did not violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Law Week Colorado reports that Patric LeHouillier agreed to pay $30,000 to Joan Murnane, a veterinarian with brain and other injuries that affect her balance, $10,000 to her husband and another $10,000 as a civil penalty “for economic reasons.”
LeHouillier, who has not returned calls from Westword, was accused of barring Murnane and her service animal because of a concern that the Australian Shepherd might soil his new carpeting. In a press release, the lawyer refutes the allegations and says he didn’t allow the dog in because he had reason to believe the animal was not a certified service animal.
Check out the press release below:
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