Filed Date: March 17, 2022
Case Ongoing
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On March 17, 2022, the United States of America Department of Justice (“DOJ”) sued Flint Neurological Centre (“Flint Neuro”) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The DOJ alleged that Flint Neuro violated the American with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) by repeatedly failing to provide American Sign Language interpreters or other appropriate auxiliary aids or services necessary for effective communication with new and existing patients who were deaf or hard of hearing despite multiple requests from the patients, their families, and caregivers. The DOJ sought a declaratory judgment, monetary damages for the private individuals who were harmed, and a civil penalty against Flint Neuro. The case was assigned to District Judge Victoria A. Roberts.
On June 20, 2023, Judge Roberts entered a consent decree. Flint Neuro had to pay the affected individuals a total of $150,000, as well as a civil penalty of $10,000. Flint Neuro also had to abide by a non-discriminatory policy, provide any appropriate auxiliary aids and services necessary for effective communication, and use qualified interpreters when appropriate.
This case is closed as of June 20, 2023.
Summary Authors
Danica Fong (4/11/2025)
For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/63166072/parties/united-states-v-flint-neurological-centre-pc/
Roberts, Victoria A. (Michigan)
Ackenhausen, Shannon M. (Michigan)
El-Zein, Michael (Michigan)
Elder, Azzam E. (Michigan)
Taweel, Nineveh Korkis (Michigan)
See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/63166072/united-states-v-flint-neurological-centre-pc/
Last updated Oct. 25, 2025, 5:26 p.m.
State / Territory:
Case Type(s):
Healthcare Access and Reproductive Issues
Key Dates
Filing Date: March 17, 2022
Case Ongoing: Yes
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
United States Department of Justice
Plaintiff Type(s):
U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff
Public Interest Lawyer: No
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Flint Neurological Centre, Private Entity/Person
Defendant Type(s):
Facility Type(s):
Case Details
Causes of Action:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq.
Other Dockets:
Eastern District of Michigan 2:22-cv-10568
Available Documents:
Outcome
Prevailing Party: Plaintiff
Nature of Relief:
Source of Relief:
Form of Settlement:
Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree
Content of Injunction:
Provide antidiscrimination training
Amount Defendant Pays: $160,000
Issues
General/Misc.:
Disability and Disability Rights:
Discrimination Basis: