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Feds Sue East Hampton Housing Authority for Denying 'Emotional Support' Dog for Disabled Teen

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Lucky the dog. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued the East Hampton Housing Authority for denying a tenant in the Accabonac Apartments to keep Lucky, who she says is an emotional support dog for her disabled son. The authority allowed Lucky to move in back in 2022 but the U.S. Attorney's office is seeking monetary damages for the tenant, Kerry Morouney, for the pain and suffering and out of pocket expese of treatment for her son during the 19 months that Lucky was barred from living with them.

Lucky the dog. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued the East Hampton Housing Authority for denying a tenant in the Accabonac Apartments to keep Lucky, who she says is an emotional support dog for her disabled son. The authority allowed Lucky to move in back in 2022 but the U.S. Attorney's office is seeking monetary damages for the tenant, Kerry Morouney, for the pain and suffering and out of pocket expese of treatment for her son during the 19 months that Lucky was barred from living with them.

authorMichael Wright on May 29, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against the East Hampton Housing Authority on behalf of a resident of one of its properties who was denied permission... more

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