Attorney General Brnovich Resolves Civil Rights Case Involving Service Animal Published: 04 July 2021 04 July 2021
Tucson, Arizona - Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced that his office (AGO) resolved an Arizonans with Disabilities Act (AzDA) complaint against a Tucson establishment that allegedly refused to serve a veteran because his service animal accompanied him.
In March 2020, the veteran filed a complaint of discrimination with the AGO against P’Nosh Deli and Catering Company/Old Father Inn for refusing to serve him and ordering him to leave because of his disability and service dog.
To resolve the case, the establishment agreed to pay monetary damages to the veteran, civil penalties, and provide a donation to an entity that trains service animals for veterans. In addition, the establishment will implement anti-discrimination policies consistent with AzDA and undergo service animal training.