SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND ASSOCIATED FOOT & ANKLE CENTERS OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA, PC BACKGROUNDSettlement Agreement • May 5th, 2020
Contract Type FiledMay 5th, 2020The parties (“Parties”) to this Settlement Agreement (“Agreement”) are the United States of America (“United States”) and Associated Foot & Ankle Centers of Northern Virginia, PC (“AFAC”), a podiatry practice with locations in Stafford and Lake Ridge, Virginia. This matter was initiated by a complaint filed with the United States against AFAC, alleging violations of title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (the “ADA”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181-12189, and its implementing regulation, 28 C.F.R. Part 36. Specifically, Complainant K.B. (the “Complainant”), who is deaf, alleged that AFAC personnel failed to provide sign language interpretive services during multiple medical appointments, including pre- and post-surgery and provided an individual who is not a qualified interpreter during other medical appointments. Complainant further alleges that a qualified interpreter was necessary in order to ensure effective communication. Complainant K.B. is deaf and uses sign lan