Erin Reaves (“Reaves”) brought this action againstImmediate Medical Care, P.A. (“Immediate”) for declaratory andinjunctive relief pursuant to Title III of the Americans withDisabilities Act (“ADA”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181-12189. See Am.Compl., ECF No. 63. Reaves alleges that she arrived atImmediate’s clinic in Jacksonville, Florida for an appointmenton April 5, 2023, but was unlawfully denied access toImmediate’s public accommodation due to the presence of her1 Of the District of Massachusetts, sitting by designation.
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[2]service dog Malia. The parties filed cross-motions for summaryjudgment, ECF Nos. 85 & 91.On January 30, 2025, this Court held a status conference atwhich it denied Reaves’s motion for summary judgment, and setthe date for a prompt bench trial to begin on February 3, 2025.See Minute Entry, ECF No. 106. On the first day of trial, theCourt denied Immediate’s motion for summary judgment. SeeMinute Entry, ECF No. 109. After a three-day bench trial, theCourt ruled in favor of Immediate. See Minute Entries, ECF Nos.109, 111, and 119. The Court now provides its written findingsof fact and rulings of law.
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[2]service dog Malia. The parties filed cross-motions for summaryjudgment, ECF Nos. 85 & 91.On January 30, 2025, this Court held a status conference atwhich it denied Reaves’s motion for summary judgment, and setthe date for a prompt bench trial to begin on February 3, 2025.See Minute Entry, ECF No. 106. On the first day of trial, theCourt denied Immediate’s motion for summary judgment. SeeMinute Entry, ECF No. 109. After a three-day bench trial, theCourt ruled in favor of Immediate. See Minute Entries, ECF Nos.109, 111, and 119. The Court now provides its written findingsof fact and rulings of law.
