When Carol Walton moved into Somerset Park Apartments, she provided a list of accommodations she needed to live safely: grab bars, an accessible parking space, and full access to common areas. The agent assured her these updates would be made.
They never were. In the summer of 2024, Carol fell in her bathroom and was injured. To make matters worse, around the one-year mark of her tenancy, she received a demand for possession from the property manager.
In early 2025, Carol contacted the Fair Housing Center for help with her self-filed federal case. After reviewing the details, we connected her with Cooperating Attorney Francyne Stacey, who took over representation. The case, heard in the Western District of Michigan, was resolved in August 2025 for an undisclosed amount.
Carol’s story is a reminder that accessibility is not optional. Her determination turned an unsafe situation into lasting accountability.