Fogel and Daniels v University Townhouses

January 1, 1991 | Categories: Litigation | Tags: Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor News, Between the Lines, civil rights, Detroit Free Press, discrimination, fair housing center of southeastern michigan, Lesbian, marital status, Michigan Daily, sex, sexual orientation

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Fogel and Daniels v University Townhouses
Ann Arbor

Gretchen Fogel and Carla Daniels were denied the opportunity to apply jointly for a two-bedroom unit because they were not related by blood or law.  Cooperating Attorney Helen Gallagher filed suit claiming discrimination based on sex, marital status and sexual orientation.

Court: State
Settlement: Non-disclosed, includes moving expenses

In the News:

• “Gay couple sues housing co-op“, Ann Arbor News, March 5, 1994
• “Lesbians fight for equality in housing“, The Michigan Daily, March 11, 1994
• “Lesbian couple wins settlement in lawsuit over housing refusal“, The Ann Arbor News, May 25, 1995
• “Ann Arbor complex settles suit with gay couple it turned away“, Detroit Free Press, May 25, 1995
• “Lesbian Couple Settles Housing Suit“, Between the Lines, June, 1995