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Faced with a disability lawsuit, Berkeley and its homeless shelters blame each other
Berkeley and its homeless shelter operators are disputing liability in a disability rights lawsuit, with the city claiming shelters are responsible for compliance with laws like the ADA, while plaintiffs argue city policies cause discrimination against disabled homeless individuals. The case involves claims that evictions and treatment of disabled homeless people violate federal and state laws, with Berkeley seeking legal cost contributions from shelter providers.
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