Home » Justice Update » Justice Secured: Settlement for Iraq War Vet Denied Aquatic Therapy because of HIV
On June 23, 2016, the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of an HIV-positive Iraq war veteran. The lawsuit alleged Bonnie Jones, who used a pseudonym to protect her identity, was denied aquatic therapy because she has HIV. Defendants Drayer Physical Therapy and OSS Orthopaedic Hospital deny liability.
On May 16, 2017, this case was settled to the mutual satisfaction of all parties.
For more:
- 6/25/16 (York Daily Record) Iraq War vet denied therapy due to HIV, lawsuit alleges
- 6/7/17 (York Daily Record) Iraq War vet settles lawsuit alleging HIV-related discrimination