Deaf Woman Tells Top Court ACA Discrimination Case Permits Nominal Damages

Mealey's (January 31, 2022, 1:29 PM EST) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — Contract law and court precedent do not require a showing of intention discrimination for recovery of nominal damages, and allowing a ruling finding otherwise to stand threatens antidiscrimination statutes, a deaf woman pursuing a Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) claim based on the provision of an inadequate interpreter told the U.S. Supreme Court in urging review on Jan. 12....

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