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Russman v Merrit

January 17, 2003 | Categories: Litigation | Tags: Ann Arbor, familial status, pregnancy

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Russman v Merrit
Ann Arbor

Pregnant with her first child, Pamela Russman told the FHC she was denied the right to look at an apartment because she was expecting a baby.  Testing supported her claim of discrimination based on familial status.  Filed by FHC Cooperating Attorney Denise M. Heberle of Heberle & Finnegan, the case was assigned to Judge Lawrence P. Zatkoff.

Court: Federal
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