POINT PLEASANT – A local nail salon has to pay $1,000 in damages after allegedly refusing nail services to wheelchair users, officials said.
According to state officials, a settlement was reached with USA Nails Inc. of Point Pleasant after a report alleged they were discriminating against persons with mobility impairments and those using a wheelchair.
The settlement states that USA Nails Inc. agreed to adopt and post in a conspicuous place a non-discrimination policy, to train current and future employees on the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as to pay $1,000 in damages to the individual complainant.
“Disability discrimination violates the ADA and cannot be tolerated,” U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. “This agreement ensures that customers will not be turned away from receiving nail services simply because they happen to have a disability.”
Individuals who believe they may have been victims of discrimination may file a complaint with the U.S Attorney’s Office at justice.gov/usao-nj/civil-rights-enforcement/complaint. Additional information about the ADA can be found at ada.gov, or by calling the Department of Justice’s toll-free information line at 800-514-0301 and 800-514-0383.
