emotional distress

Cummings v. Premier Rehab leaves victims of intentional discrimination without remedy for emotional distress damages

Cummings v. Premier Rehab leaves victims of intentional discrimination without remedy for emotional distress damages

The United States Supreme Court in Cummings v. Premier Rehab held that emotional distress damages are not available in a private right of action in Spending Clause statutes such as Section 1557 of the ACA, Section 504 of the ADA, or Section IV of the Civil Rights Act.