Woman threatens lawsuit over service dog argument

Woman threatens lawsuit over service dog argument

[@WaterspoutsOfTheDeep]

What shows this is ridiculous on the part of the restaurant is that they demanded her to move AFTER they sat her and after the food had been served. That's a double no no.

[@dreyhawk]

If the dog was "too close" to the kitchen then why did they seat her there?

[@yishihara55527]

They are not allowed to seat a person with a service animal in a particular location based on the fact that they have a service animal.

[@carriehollyland3596]

@@yishihara55527 wrong. A service dog can sit at any table in a dining room that is open to the general public. Segregation is illegal.

[@yishihara55527]

@@carriehollyland3596 Not wrong. Work on your reading skills.

[@carriehollyland3596]

@@yishihara55527 PER the federal LAWS yes u r wrong. U r the one that needs to work on ur reading skills. U can work on it while reading the ada.

[@yishihara55527]

@@carriehollyland3596 I have agreed with you since the beginning but somehow your reading skills are lacking. I'm not going to edit anything, apologize, or dumb down.

[@PiscesMoon2You]

Don't seat someone with a dog near the kitchen. That's the restaraunt's fault.

[@deannak1841]

You saw her come in, dog in tow, so don’t ask her to fix ur mistake if u found it a problem.

[@innerjourneysascendingnow7937]

Good on her for standing up for her rights!!! People with disabilities should be able to enjoy their lives unimpeded by others! Thank you for teaching others about service 🐕‍🦺 animals, you are helping many!! 😊❤👍🕯️

[@tammyrawdon3587]

👏😻Thank you for saying "People with Disabilities" and not "the Disabled" or other derogatory monikers 🐶👍

[@Ubique2927]

What if someone has a wool allergy? No wool sweaters. What if someone has a leather allergy? What if someone has a perfume allergy? Etc etc.

[@WendyMG247]

😂😂😂

[@guineapiglady2841]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Mind-Over-Body]

Dog nutter arrogance. Glad she got turned away.

[@FLQueerLiberal1982]

👏 👏 👏 I bet those restaurants don't use a separate kitchen, prep area, or dining area for anyone ordering anything that uses any type of nut. You know... just in case someone dining in has a nut allergy. I bet what happened here was that some customer saw them seated with their dog, and like a Karen in the wild, complained to management. Pointing out health code violations, but not knowing that federal law supercedes state and local laws and ordinances.

[@jeanvignes]

I do have a wool allergy, and once had to leave a friend's house where I was visiting -- in the middle of the night -- because she was an avid collector of cashmere and alpaca. Never in my life would I expect someone at a nearby table to leave because their cashmere scarf was bothering my allergies. Sheesh.

[@JD-mx3es]

Telling a disabled person they can’t have their service dog is like refusing to serve someone who uses a wheelchair or a walker to get around. It’s illegal

[@bigsnacks6485]

Oh well…

[@JD-mx3es]

@@bigsnacks6485 then I guess you support disabled people being refused service for being disabled. You’re a piece of garbage

[@carriehollyland3596]

​@@bigsnacks6485 oh well is what gets said to Karen's like u. Don't like the laws, oh well. In court oh well is what gets said to the businesses who break the laws and r now charged, face possible jail time, pay fines and lawsuits, and possibly end up even losing their businesses.

[@bessarion1771]

@@bigsnacks6485 What do you mean "Oh well????" It's a Federal offense. Say "Oh. well" to $25,000 in penalties and up to a year in jail, genius.

[@cinnamongirl5410]

They asked her to move from the kitchen area.

[@TheWizardOfInt]

What ruins all of this are the people who slap a vest on their pet and say, "Emotional Support Animal!" so they can bring the pet into a restaurant, onto a plane or some other place. The pet gets into it with a real service animal - the real service animal is traumatized and unable to perform its function without VERY expensive retraining, if it ever can again. The people who have these animals love them - they form a bond. Now you've got a need and the animal can't perform it, but you love it and don't want to retire your animal for another (at a cost of as much as $35k or more), all so that your pet doesn't have to sit home while you're out.

[@cantunderstandfoolishpeeps2036]

Emotional support dogs aren't considered service dogs under the ADA.

[@nanettesmith-ie5sq]

Yeah and tgere are many who slap the tag of SD on their dog and they are not disabled and their dog ain't even trained. But no one is allowed to ask for paperwork cuz u don't need any to prove u are disabled and require a SD or that ur SD is even a true traind SD

[@susanthompson552]

How do you know someone isn’t disabled? Many of us have invisible diseases. Service dogs in training are allowed wherever a service dog is in my state. I’m aware there are fake service dogs but remember you often can’t tell if someone is disabled by appearance.

[@TheWizardOfInt]

@@susanthompson552 Service dogs won't act up, and service dogs in training are under the control of trainers who know how to handle them.

[@cantunderstandfoolishpeeps2036]

100

[@Chronically.sarahdayton]

FINALLY! A news channel that actually did their research into the ADA and spoke on it correctly. It doesn't happen often. Most of the time, there's a lot of issues in the way the media shares these cases, but they did a great job here. Thank you for spreading awareness about the right for legitimate teams like my SDiT, Ollie and me!

[@mollytheservicedog8434]

Ikrr

[@louskunt9798]

They obviously didn’t do too much research because she called it the American disabilities act when it’s actually the Americans with disabilities act. Huge difference.

[@woodlandwolf.09]

Frrrr

[@Tocomaco]

Here's an idea, and wow...after looking at the general costs to 'buy' a service dog....don't necessarily sue if needed, but if an establishment is in violation (excluding if the closeness to 'kitchen' is a health factor...shouldn't have been made to sit there, and may be as much of a distraction for the dog)...but getting back to the idea, no law suit, no fine...but with violation proof, by the ADA would give a citation charge like, resulting a cost of between $10,000-$15,000 of one trained service dog, to be then donated to a needed recipient, for free!.....maybe then the $HUGE hint would be heard far and away to come...a 'WIN - WIN' situation!

[@zalexia27]

all places that accept service dogs should be required to brush up on ada

[@lauriebott3759]

They seated her there. Then was served. Then they wanted them to move. They need to learn the law. Service dogs don't have paperwork. If someone says they have paperwork it's not a real Service animal, they sell it on the internet.

[@colorbugoriginals4457]

it CAN be a real SD, some of us use badges or tags like those just bc it makes life easier. even police look at the thing i printed out and laminated and say ok they can see she is certified.. d'oh. and no one wastes my time. it really sucks how clueless ppl are that should really know.

[@allthingsharbor]

If there was concern that the dog was located too close to the food preparation area then they should have been seated elsewhere upon arrival. Food preparation areas are one of the few places from which service animals can legally be barred.

[@RICDirector]

Food prep area is actually IN the kitchen.

[@radolfkalis4041]

You can get "papers" from the organization that trained the dog, but you are correct, no government agency issues paperwork on them.

[@douglascampbell3523]

You've illustrated the problem -- there's a whole fake service dog industry.

[@JackieSkellington]

All they can ask is what tasks is your dog trained to do for you. There are SO MANY fakers out there I am very upset this lady with a legitimate service dog being was harassed! Sue the pants off them, ADA on your side

[@MichaelFuson-q1w]

service dogs are allowed anywhere the public is. all businesses need to know and obey the law. police also need to know this law and uphold it

[@harlieschmidt5945]

The only places they are not allowed are operating rooms and burn units due to the critical need for sterility.

[@Ausgar-yc1yl]

​Wrong, that is NOT the only place they can not go, and there are placesthey can be denied. ​@@harlieschmidt5945

[@atyourservicedog]

Well done in this news reporting! This is the most factually correct report I’ve seen on service dog laws. Thank you, well done!

[@watsonspuzzle]

It can be quite expensive to violate the ADA. Businesses just never learn.

[@aliciamelendez5476]

To Jim's Seafood Restaurant in this video: Good luck getting your customers back because you discriminated against people with disabilities and violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.

[@---td4ff]

I'm sure they lost a ton of business lol

[@SirberusKhaos]

@@---td4ff t hey probably will lose a lot when the government closes them during the investigation.

[@ksrams21]

A service dog is medical equipment!

[@khanhhm5762]

Yes in many cases; and in my case, my guide dog acts as my eyes. I use this analogy when teaching people. It's a never-ending thing.

[@seacaptainminto7169]

What's strange is that poodles don't shed a single hair and Service dogs are kept at a higher maintenance than normal pets. So theres absolutely nothing they would've been "dirtying" or "contaminating" by eating by the kitchen. I hope accountability is finally taken for the discrimination.

[@joannebeauchamp1169]

The problem is that many restaurants simply don’t train their staff on how to deal with service dogs, as well as the law protecting the disabled folks who have these dogs. This is a MAJOR FAILING on the part of the restaurant management! 👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿

[@blissfularrogance3529]

It has happened to me many times and people are sometimes very belligerent. I refuse to relent and tell them that I am going to educate them for their own good on the law . Their ignorance and rudeness is something that they must deal with on their own.

[@peepslostsheep]

The officer had no RAS of a crime, and therefore no authority to make any demands. The student never had to comply with anything, or tell the cop anything. That being said? The student properly identified himself, provided proof of his right to be there, and even offered to open the door using a key with his name and picture on it, all in the first 66 seconds of conversation. The officer broke multiple laws, violated two department policies, and violated the 4th Amendment twice, all in less than 10 minutes.

[@nataliemay415]

That's the equivalent of saying "we can't have your wheelchair so close to the kitchen, would you mind walking to your seat?"

[@evilsimeon]

On the lawyers point, if a service dog is not under control or biting or doing anything that an untrained dog would do, it is not a service dog.

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

You can be certain that any time this happens an idiot was involved. Don't threaten, sue. Stupidity should be painful.

[@-.-4]

Good for you sweetie. Allergy, if it’s that severe I don’t see why they go out in public at all. Medicine from Dr. and a mask.. I wear a mask for non covid reasons. The allergy is your responsibility not a dog owner.

[@pmc2999]

So no mutual consideration. I've got the power and I'm going to stamp all over anyone who gets in my way. Because, poor pity me.

[@pmc2999]

So really your disability is your problem not anybody else's.

[@philmccracken179]

If your mental health is so bad that you need a dog with you to “feel better” why not just stay home?

[@ckhorrordict5851]

The dog can be near the kitchen but not in it. they need to educate themselves.

[@gingerthetrailpup7223]

I am so glad to hear that someone is taking her case. I have a medical alert service dog. She always wears a vest stating her job while in public. I have been discriminated on American Airlines (on my 4th and last flight home). They claim she was a therapy dog. I have been isolated in my own tiny room from my party at Barton G. in Los Angeles because I had a service dog. I have been kicked out of the disabled / appointments line and verbally assaulted by a DMV worker at the Inglewood office. I reported it to the state. They said he could abuse me and kick me out for no reason. I have yet to hear back from the Feds. There are many other times I have been refused service at a restaurant. Also people will not rent to me, even when I tell them they are breaking the law. A lot of times I try to choose my battles. Would I want to eat or live somewhere I am not wanted? But in the case of the flight and at the DMV, when it is truly effecting my life, then I speak up. (When I did, the Inglewood DMV then tried to take away my license). So I am so happy to hear that this is being taken seriously. I know there are a lot of fake service dogs (they are the ones attacking/bothering service dogs in stores), but people who need them, need them.

[@mireillepioger92]

The real thing it's that restaurant hates dogs.The allergy story is no good,the place is big and if you don't pet the dog,no allergy!

[@ambersmithpxt]

Legally speaking, the disability trumps the allergy in the cases of service dogs vs pet allergies.

[@alm777]

She should sue,so this doesn't happen to again there.

[@JasperTheServiceDemon]

For people saying it’s “unhygienic” for a sd to sit in a restaurant with the handler, service dogs are regularly groomed, my dog gets bathed every other week, brushed every other day, and regularly sprayed in a cologne to keep him smelling nice, if he gets his paws super dirty they get cleaned off. This is what every good handler does. And if the dog is literally gross and stinky and just plain disgusting, the restaurant can ask them to leave for that reason. But the dog here doesn’t appear to be ungroomed and gross. Service dogs save their handlers lives, everyday, sometimes multiple times a day. They have a right to accompany their handlers everywhere. It’d literally be like telling someone they can’t bring their wheelchair because the wheels are dirty, it’s discriminating against disabled people. Not to mention, unless a dog is literally running around, shaking everywhere, jumping on the seats or table, putting their heads on the table, they aren’t contaminating anything (not to mention a real sd won’t do those things) they literally lay there, unless they need to task

[@THE-zv7vj]

I have an allergy to dogs , I dont want your dog next to me while Im eating . You can stay We'll leave and we will nver come back.. Apparently a human being with an allergy isnt good enough. If enough of us get up and leave things may change or owners will go broke.. you can have it all.

[@JasperTheServiceDemon]

@@THE-zv7vj ok lol. Yk. I have allergies too. I’m allergic to grass, trees, weeds, dogs, horses, and cats. But yk what? I don’t tell the world to stop growing plants for my allergies. I did my time staying home, now it’s your turn to stay home, if the mere presence of my well groomed dog bothers you, go ahead and leave (or even request to sit somewhere else) but I’m not gonna feel bad for having my service dog, which is groomed well enough to not bother anyone just by laying down under a table, like you’ll seriously get less of a reaction from that then you’ll get from someone carrying pet dander around on their clothes all day 😂. Not to mention, you genuinely wouldn’t know you’ve been seated next to a service dog (in a restaurant that is) until the handler stands up and a dog emerges from under the table, because actual service dogs are really well behaved, to the point people don’t know they’re there until the last minute ❤️

[@peepslostsheep]

@@THE-zv7vj People with service dogs have a federally protected right to have the dog with them in the restaurant. No one else has a protected anything to be there free from dogs. That means that anyone who doesn't like it, can ask to be seated elsewhere, or leave the restaurant. Allergies are not a valid reason to not permit service dogs.

[@ky2226]

@@THE-zv7vj Agreed. Noone wants to sit next to these disgusting animals.

[@atyourservicedog]

@@THE-zv7vj While I feel for your allergies, service dogs can literally the difference between life and death for the disabled. I do my very best to consider people with allergies or fears, not required by law, but I think it’s the right thing to do. I make sure my dog is always clean and groomed, and I treat his coat with Allerpet just in case someone may have allergies. Handlers want to work with you so we can all be safe and healthy, I have no problem sitting far away from someone with allergies. All the best.

[@80bbygrl]

Why did they seat her next to the kitchen to begin with?

[@carriehollyland3596]

There is no reason she can't sit there.

[@kathymagee9099]

I think that businesses lack of knowledge regarding ADA Service Dog laws is the biggest problem that disabled individuals with a service dog has. Obviously the service dog handle is very knowledgeable of the laws and the businesses should not argue with the handlers on this merit alone.

[@Normaschthewanderer]

Heck there's a person in the comments that called the handler a Karen. People in general don't seem to understand or care about the laws.

[@lideabarker8161]

As a handler you have to know the law because MOST businesses don't. I have the ADA website right on my phone so I can pull it up for people to read. Often I find people who are giving me a hard time don't even want to listen or read the law they are just bullies. I used to go to IHOP for breakfast with my service dog (before covid) and I would always ask for a table that was out of the way so my dog would not be a problem. I was treated fine. I think they appreciated that. It doesn't hurt to ask to be seated where it will not be a problem. Sometimes you have to meet a business half way. She may be taking this too far, it's not like she was asked to leave the restaurant.

[@khanhhm5762]

@@lideabarker8161 I appreciated your thoughtful and sensible comment. I'm also a service dog handler, I've had six dogs and have dealt with these types more times tha I can count over two plus decades, and I've worked with service dog handlers with a variety of disabilities and needs. Your thoughts are valid, but I also think that there's a lot of nuance and fine details to each situation. We don't know all the details of this specific case; from an outside perspective, it may be easy to say the person may be going too far in taking legal action, but only the person can make that determination. When a handler says calmly and clearly that she didn't feel like she was being listened to, that is a valid concern and reason for the business to deal with consequences. In some cases, a lawsuit, unpleasant as it can be, is what is necessary to get a business to change their attitude and practice. No, the woman wasn't asked to leave the restaurant, but asking her to move tables because of a conceived "fear" is not appropriate. I'm glad you've had a positive experience at IHop.

[@rdonovan1]

That company better dig deep in their pockets as they going to have to pay huge sums in fines for discriminating against that woman and her dog.

[@esr3425]

They should not have sat her near the kitchen and then came back and asked her to move. Their problem not the service dog problem. Think ahead 👍🤔

[@lesleywhibley]

The dog has a coat saying service dog so what's the problem?.

[@unifyingforce85]

In all honesty if they were that upset with how close they were, why didn't they kindly ask earlier or even before they sat them there. This is a hill you'll die on alone (seafood restaurant). ADA is a Federally Protected system of Laws that literally Trump any and all rules and regulations.

[@carriehollyland3596]

They can't ask that at all. The service dog team has the right to sit anywhere in the dining room area. Telling them they can't sit at a table all because it is close to the kitchen is considered discrimination and is illegal.

[@cigarnationwarriors]

Contact DOJ FOR ADA Discrimination. I believe the fine to the restaurant would be a min if $5,000.

[@Dovietail]

You go girl! Thank you for standing up for ALL of us!

[@xurritoalejandro8109]

If I am allergic to poison ivy, do I go close to it???

[@MelanieAsheart]

This happens to me very often but usually I’m able to explain and proceed. If I ever face something like she did 17 yr old or not I’ll fight for my right as a disabled person.

[@Glum1964]

Yeah, I’m gonna go out on a limb and guess that Jim’s Seafood didn’t take the learned lesson with a smile….🙄

[@douglascampbell3523]

There are so many fake service dogs around that something like this is bound to happen.

[@carriehollyland3596]

Other fools faking their untrained pet as a service animal is not a valid reason for businesses to be ignorant of the laws and or to purposely break the laws by discriminating against real service dog teams who have done absolutely nothing wrong.

[@cherylwest5444]

I support true service dogs. Some people who claim their animal is a service dog are faking it. There is no way 10 dogs in a store at one time are all service dogs and people are actually bragging about being able to buy a vest and fake it. Make it illegal to sell vests to illegitimate fakers. And prosecute the fakers. Those are the people that you should be angry at and sue. Not the people who actually need a service dog. We actually had a woman in a store bragging "you can buy anything on line" (her words about the vest) and admitted to everyone within hearing distance that she is faking it. She is hurting people who have a true need.

[@RubyVideoFan]

Hi Any update to this?

[@ChristianSullivan]

Service Dog access issues need to stop! I’m glad service dogs and the laws are ACTUALLY being talked about PROPERLY here! I’m glad this is being spread to the public, it helps out my guide dog Zeke and I!

[@toddplummer1187]

They shouldn't let any dogs in restaurants for any reason.

[@ChristianSullivan]

@@toddplummer1187 The only place in the restaurant the service dog is not able to be accompanied by the person is in a sterile environment, the restaurant kitchen. Everywhere else in the restaurant, it is allowed. If it’s a Service Dog, they’re required to. Under the law, Americans with Disabilities Act. (It’s regulated at the state and federal level.) Their needs to be accommodations made with the business and the disabled person with the service dog. (I have a Guide Dog for My Blindness.) We have service dogs to help us function with our disabilities. It seems like you think no dogs should be allowed in any public place is the solution. Service Dogs are NOT PETS, they’re considered medical equipment under the law. They’re trained professionally or owner trained to preform a task to medicate an individuals disability.

[@toddplummer1187]

@@ChristianSullivan Everywhere people are eating should be sterile. All animals should be prohibited from places people eat. Absolutely disgusting.

[@ChristianSullivan]

@@toddplummer1187 Please educate yourself instead of being ignorant to people in my community and our service dogs.

[@peepslostsheep]

​​@@toddplummer1187 She has a federally protected right to be there with her service dog. No one else has a protected anything to be there free from dogs. Anyone who doesn't like it, can ask to be seated elsewhere, or leave.

[@jennifermorley9836]

I have watched several of these types of videos today. Why are these managers so ignorant to the service dog laws? Veterans being refused with service animals are heartbreaking.

[@khanhhm5762]

@Robert Powell This is not accurate. California laws do allow people with mental disabilities to be accompanied by their service dog if the dog is trained to perform specific tasks that mitigate said handler's disability. So do federaul laws.

[@khanhhm5762]

It happens to all service dog handlers. It's businesses not being properly educated about everyone's rights and going on assumptions. I've had six guide dogs now, I'm a frequent traveler, and this is part of my life. It's exhausting and I don't know that I'll get another guide after my current one retires due to stuff like this. Other disabled people however, absolutely cannot function with their service dog and it is a matter of life and death for them.

[@VERYSILLYMARTTIAN]

im disabled and getting my service dog in a couple months and I have never seen a news channel do research

[@svbarr]

How about locals put JIMS SEAFOOD out of business? Go buy your fish someplace else...

[@azsegrxdhtfgvijnkomlewrhtg9508]

So it's because other people may have allergies. How many people are allergic to dogs and how likely are they to have a reaction if they have no contact with the dog?

[@NikkieRoxxx]

Im allergic to seafood if i breathe the fumes of some being warm next to me. Once, while walkung in a small street in a city, the exhaust vent of a restaurant happened to be where friends and i were having a conversation, we happened to notice it when i started breaking hyves , and getting some Quincke's œdema... I took my injectable anti histamines, steroids, epi pen, and if i wouldnt have stabilized; I would have went to the ER. I cant ask the restaurant to move!.. just like no one cant ask a guide dog to move!

[@lg6967]

Alot, my mother would have severe difficulty breathing in the vicinity of a dog, even if it was not so close, just being inside

[@khanhhm5762]

The issue is people use the "I'm allergic to dogs" card frequently as an out; I'm not saying there aren't those who don't have severe reactions; but people often don't go and get medically tested to find out the specifics of their allergies, nor do they educate themselves. It depends on too many factors to list here, and it isn't always the "dog" that is the actual cause of allergies. In practice, accommodating both a service dog team and someone with allergies can be safely done; the key is to have a conversation with all parties and come to a mutual understanding... that doesn't happen often.

[@khanhhm5762]

@@NikkieRoxxx I appreciate the fact that in your case, you actively manage and deal with your allergies and you understand it. People often think allergies to dogs--or any allergic reaction--is black and white when it's not.

[@shakeyj4523]

@@NikkieRoxxx Dog allergies are not as serious as sea food allergies. You can't compare the two.

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Asking her why doesn't she just go into the other room, is no different than discrimination when telling a Black person they can't use the front door and must enter through the back door and stand while they eat, or use a water fountain designated for a second-class citizen, or telling someone they have to sit in the back of the bus. And she in particular has panic attacks under stress, and they were causing her tremendous stress. They disgust me.

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

And as far as an employee having dog allergies? That's the employer's problem, not hers. It's their job to accommodate her and her service animal, not her job to accommodate them. Tell the employer to reassign him to other tables temporarily, to accommodate her. It's called "reasonable accommodation" in the ADA. .

[@dawndare3949]

Stick to your guns! You are also fighting for the next person that has a service animal.

[@cybersal7]

Trained and legitimate. Too many selfish spoiled people are bringing their non-trained, not eligible, dogs around with them as an accessory.

[@toscatattertail9813]

It's time we do national public service announcements to educate people how to tell the difference between a service animal, an emotional support animal and a well trained pet. What kind of documentation is needed and how these Certificates everyone asks for are a hoax or a scam to make money for the company and not actual proof.

[@larryakers2851]

At 4:20 the professor quotes that a "service animal has to be "individually trained"; hers isn't! At 5:26 she stated that you can ask "what it has been trained to do". This dog is an ESA, not a "service dog"...

[@michellehawkins1027]

@@larryakers2851 Her's is trained they even showed it doing pressure therapy with her.

[@toscatattertail9813]

@@larryakers28511) For her specific medical disorder , where there is a disconnect between the brain and the body that can lead to falling or other serious injuries, the dog is trained to do an intervention task to prevent the owner from becoming injured, 2) it has been trained to react to certain behaviors and independently act to problems those behaviors cause, not all dogs notice very subtle issues without being taught what to look for. 3) with appropriate guidance from a trainer a person can train their own animal (especially on the obedience and socialization/public behaviors area) but specific that relate to medical conditions require more. Yes having this animal with her to protect her from injuries may seem like emotional support BUT an Emotional support animal (unless the owner has it obedience trained) has no formal training at all and would not have known to do deep pressure like this animal did on camera.

[@michaelwarren319]

I use challenge cards and walk off.

[@RICDirector]

What is achallenge card?

[@janetfilger8326]

Health hazard

[@carriehollyland3596]

We know u r. U don't need to announce it.

[@peepslostsheep]

Incorrect.

[@jesusislife9259]

Sorry, but if you're not blind, deaf, or in a wheelchair KEEP YOUR PETS HOME! If your heart is racing 200 bpm and you need a dog to tell you to sit down, or you're a diabetic (like myself) and need a dog to tell you (which I highly doubt) that you took to much insulin... You have no business being in public by yourself 🤷🏾‍♀️ Too many ridiculous diagnoses going around these day...

[@carriehollyland3596]

Lol, and u continue to make a complete fool of yourself. 🤡

[@carriehollyland3596]

So, u r a devil worshiper. U hate God and Jesus. U r doing the devil's work.

[@peepslostsheep]

People with service dogs have a federally protected right to have the dog with them in the restaurant. No one else has a protected anything to be there free from dogs. That means that anyone who doesn't like it can ask to be seated elsewhere, or leave the restaurant. But the dog is permitted.

[@peepslostsheep]

You may want to change your user name.

[@SuperMichelleDJ]

God help you when you suffer from a condition one day! you could also use common sense and mind your own business!

[@TFger-nm9pr]

I understand about service dogs and all. But asking that the dog be further from the kitchen does not sound unreasonable. I got the impression that the woman did not want to even discuss it.

[@fern1416]

It is un reasonable. The dog is an auxilluary aid, much like a wheelchair. It is medical equipment not a pet. The person can sit anywhere that any other person can sit

[@schmittyconstanz]

Being asked to move a little further from kitchen did not seem unreasonable to me It is obviously a high traffic area.the woman mentioned several times that she felt her feelings were unimportant.I get she has a disability,however I also feel she is a bit of a princess with a sense of entitlement.She could have handled the situation more gracefully.

[@fern1416]

@@marvelfan2697 no. It is still a dog but it is not a pet. It is an auxilluary aid. Has has way more training than a pet

[@fern1416]

@@marvelfan2697 you sound a bit simple

[@NovaGirl8]

@@marvelfan2697 because there is a big difference. A simple Google search would have cleared it up. A pet is a companion while a service animal and working dogs like K9s and herding dogs are not. WE focus on our pets but service animals focus and us to gauge our health and be ready to apply their training.

[@renatocag8534]

Sue them !!! It's unfair treatment !!! Educate your staff !!! DONT EAT AT JIMS SEAFOOD !!!

[@copperridgegrow3940]

I worked at a restaurant for 4 years. Owner didn’t allow dogs in the restaurant. I saw him deny “service dogs” probably 25+ times. Nobody ever sued. Owner said it was because it’s extremely difficult to find an attorney that will take such cases unless you want to pay for the whole lawsuit out of pocket.

[@ohana8535]

The owner is lucky. If those 25 people had made a complaint with the ADA, they would have gotten fined and possibly sued, and it would not cost the Disabled person a dime. People also go to the news. Last, why would you work for such a low life?

[@bessarion1771]

if they would complain, he would lose his restaurant's license.

[@MarksTournaments]

@@ohana8535 because he knows how to run a business

[@ohana8535]

@@MarksTournaments What a weird thing to say.

[@wickedbird1538]

😮😮owner is lucky. There are attorneys who do pro bono.

[@dannyeverette4551]

I would have said "sure ill move., give me some more of that dip"

[@DestinedForGreatnessBullz]

I’m looking for a Service Dog Lawyer? Any suggestions

[@Bobsgerbilstore]

Why can't people show any paperwork from a legit training group? I have to show my ID anytime I'm told 🤷‍♀️ BTW if you "trained it yourself" it's not a service dog.

[@kungazopa2831]

Boycott the restaurant!

[@karenrich9092]

I would be honored to be friends with this lady and her dog. I love dogs and it's a real discipline for me to avoid petting these dogs. I'm wondering if we should have a Service Dog Awareness Day of some kind to educate the public.

[@murphydavid614]

Lawsuit...collect that money

[@tobitsdogcasenerd]

Unless the United States Attorney General takes on the case there are no money damages available for Title III (public accommodations) ADA violations.

[@bittybling6736]

So many places don’t know ADA and it’s unfair to the people who live w disabilities!

[@bcase5328]

The US Congress should clarify the definition and requirement/penalties concerning emotional support animals, (so they aren't confused with service animals). Too many persons try to pass their pets off as emotional support animals and cause trouble for all. There may be a need for a national registry of service animals, with national standards, just because of those people trying to pass their pets as either service animals or emotional support animals.

[@louissantoni8561]

ADA says emotional support animals are not service animals and do not have public access rights. They are pets.

[@shakeyj4523]

The Department of justice has ruled that any kind of documentation requirement (the person get's the access, so the person would have to be in your "national registry" which is a HUGE violation of civil rights) would be unnecessary, burdensome, and against the spirit and intent of the ADA.

[@liveandletlive9333]

You got it. The problem is often with the human. They play around with t hff e laws and even lie so their dog can go with them everywhere for "emotional support"

[@littlebitofhope1489]

@@liveandletlive9333 The ADA does not recognize emotional support as a reason to have a Service Dog.

[@GardensoftheAncientsHerbal]

@@louissantoni8561 well this is where her case gets complicated cause her condition is considered an emotional condition that manifest physical symptoms. Basically she has hysteria. It boils down to whether it can be proven that her condition counts as a real disability. She says so but that’s not up to her or the restaurant. Technically even iv the restaurant staff incorrectly asked if proven to be her condition is not counted as a legal disability the restaurant won’t have to pay. Honestly there needs to be a line. I throw festivals and all the time people bring their “service animals” and things are let loose, brought right by the speaker arrays, let them poop everywhere and they get in fights and bite people. I can’t say or check or have anything to protect myself aside from sueing them afterwards and trust me I promise you 4 out 5 service dogs at a loud music festival are not service dogs. And a lot of people know they can abuse the law and just take their wild animal anywhere and know that following up on their damage is impossible. This lady got in my Uber when I worked a long time ago brought 5 people and a giant sheep dog covered in stickers and he wasn’t bathed and he was scratching up my seats and when I said something she tried to get me fired. There was nothing clear about her disability and even though I never brought up it being a service dog she got mad when I tried put a cover on the seat and have the dog get back in and have the people who can’t fit get another ride. So I refused and they tried to get me fired but I had video do the company saw she was abusing the rules and the dog was disgusting. I’m all about people having a service dog or pony but there’s gotta be a line. Any non apparent disability needs to have some sort of marker to differentiate that can’t just be claimed arbitrarily yet gives the person in need a way to give the business a way to know it’s not just an emotional support dog versus a dog to help you with a disability which let me tell you in this case and looking at her I’m not sure if it’s a disability or not because based on the information that I understand from my schooling that I went to on the subject this is a controversial ““ disability it’s not really sure if it’s even a disability they just say that because of a persons emotional state that they may have physical actions and symptoms. So basically she has histrionics. So is histrionics a real disability even if you know faint? And if it’s not she’s taking advantage of it. So I don’t have the same sympathy right away because I have a little bit more understanding of what her disability might actually be based on what she told us. And this is the problem is that anybody can use anything and say it’s a service animal even if the service animal doesn’t really even have a way to to service them when they have a problem based on her histrionics there’s nothing the dog could actually do to help her except maybe bark. But in any situation where she might be having histrionics the dog is it gonna be anything but an emotional support. Does that make sense ? that’s the only way the dog can help her because basically it’s all about her emotions so is it an emotional support dog or is it a service dog?

[@franklinhernandez683]

Dizziness selfishness doing whatever you want that's what it sounds like you know what we really have gone down the drain what can we do I love animals I love my pets or whatever but I knew where not to take them he is a pet

[@bcase5328]

The hostess seated them at that table and the waiter had both taken and delivered their order. If a restaurant was going to ask you to move tables, they should do so before you order.

[@fayeking5066]

You can’t ask them to move.

[@abbypitts3857]

Good point. They definitely could have handled it much much better. But, I also understand that there are many laws that restaurants have to follow. Could they have been shut down for a healthcode violation it a surprise inspection happened? Would the woman with a disability have cared if the owners lost their livelihood over her service animal? The ADA requires REASONABLE accommodation. Isn't it reasonable to allow the woman to eat in a location further from the kitchen? Wouldn't it have been reasonable for the woman to agree? She wasn't being singled out or belittled. She was being asked to allow the business to follow ALL the relevant laws, not just the one she cared most about. All parties involved could have handled this better in my opinion.

[@peepslostsheep]

@@abbypitts3857 " Could they have been shut down for a healthcode violation it a surprise inspection happened?" No. Service dogs are permitted in the dining room, regardless of where in the dining room that is. All restaurants are required to allow service animals inside with their handler. No health code bars service animals. "Would the woman with a disability have cared if the owners lost their livelihood over her service animal? " It was never at risk over her service animal. "The ADA requires REASONABLE accommodation. Her sitting where she was, was reasonable. Asking them to move is not reasonable. " She wasn't being singled out or belittled." She was absolutely singled out, for having a service dog. "She was being asked to allow the business to follow ALL the relevant laws, " No, she wasn't. By not allowing her to sit where normal customers would be allowed to sit, the restaurant was actively violating federal law.

[@lorrainelaw4681]

What kills me is the dogs are much more cleaner than some of the customers. On top of that they are more polite than humans.

[@larryhidalgo9473]

Jim's restaurant should be boycotted by all people against discrimination.

[@WemmieFemmie]

My sister has a service dog. Most people are understanding and accommodating. However, she does not mind when she has to do things a little differently because some people can't be around dogs due to reasons such as fear of dogs or allergies. The world does not always revolve around those with service dogs. Yes, they should be allowed in places, but the owner of the service dogs should be understanding of others as he/she expects others to be understanding of her need for the service dog.

[@carriehollyland3596]

Then clearly ur sister does not understand the laws and neither do u. The service dog team in the video was already seated down at that table by the business staff. The staff can NOT afterwards tell her to move all cause they changed their minds and wanted to break the laws by telling her she can't sit at that table for some made up lie reason. PER the LAWS, businesses can NOT discriminate against service dog teams. Discrimination also includes segregation. Fear and allergies r not valid reason per the laws either. The person with the fear or allergies has a right to move themselves if they want to, they also have a.right to take their allergy or anxiety meds if they want to, and they have the right to leave the business if they want to. They do NOT have the right to force the service dog team to move or leave. The world revolves around rights and laws. Not feelings of Karens. And just because the service dog team is doing nothing wrong and is obeying the laws and rights, does NOT mean they r not the ones who r not understanding here. The business and or Karens of the general public who r breaking the laws by demanding that service dog teams give up their rights, r the ones who r not understanding. Put the blame where it belongs.

[@SuperMichelleDJ]

Yes, but if people understood her needs, they wouldn't even force her to leave because of her Service dog in the first place.

[@janhatcher6991]

I would sure like to know the outcome of this. I hope she sues them for everything! I am a blind senior, and this is not acceptable for them. I hope she sues them and they have to close her restaurant. This really upsets me. The ADA has been in place for over 20 years and discrimination is still happening to those of us who are blind. It's just unbelievable how businesses don't know the laws.

[@jdgoesham5381]

They paid out if this is the same one I'm thinking of here in Frankfort. Their social media was utterly trashed, too. GL getting new business when 95% of your reviews say they're animal hater and hate the disabled. Haha. Much deserved.

[@franklinhernandez683]

And if she has a disorder guess what that's her disorder not anyone else's we're not supposed to cater to her disorder or to her condition unless it's a regular condition that she gets hurt she can't breathe when needs our help we lift her up but not all that other garbage is none of our business

[@sallygrover6263]

It's this girl's right, it's the law. This restaurant needs to be charged.. They committed a crime. Stay strong and fight. You are fighting for all the disabled people with service dog!!!!!!

[@NutsItsBerserkinTime]

this bish is making "disabled" people look like entitled karen's ngl

[@elteescat]

@@NutsItsBerserkinTime are you serious? Didn't you listen to her description of her condition? Why don't you Google it if you don't believe her before you falsely judge her?

[@ryobaaishi9968]

@@NutsItsBerserkinTime I'm smelling some ableist people in this reply section

[@NutsItsBerserkinTime]

@@elteescat no I believe she's disabled . Idk why being disabled makes you immune from being an a hole unlikable person m.

[@gravesidepoet5405]

“They committed a crime” they’re talking lawsuit. If it was a crime a lawsuit wouldn’t be needed.

[@franklinhernandez683]

No that's not the thing and imagine that the restaurant even has another room for her can you can you believe this but she doesn't want to go to the in other words not the dog it's her how selfish can it be

[@profx23]

I'm glad she's suing.

[@kw1254]

They were doing the right thing, then someone complained.

[@jenniferquackenbush7458]

It is absolutely unbelievable how many REAL service dogs and their owners are turned away! This is why I’m afraid to get a service dog. I am disabled and I also have severe anxiety. If I had to deal with a situation where I was turned away because of my service dog, I would probably have a panic attack.

[@animeobssesent101]

There is no license or paper work for a service dog. Tbh? Most SDs do not have ANY paper work as the ones who do ARE almost always fake. If someone has SD licenses or registration? The dog is more than likely a fake.

[@jenniferquackenbush7458]

@@animeobssesent101 that’s sad.

[@Dembemydoodle]

A service dog is not always the right answer for every issue. I think you are 100% right it would cause you a lot more anxiety drawing attention everywhere you go and the times you get asked. It’s amazing the people that claim the dog is for anxiety and then they have some off breed that draws tons of attention.

[@animeobssesent101]

@@jenniferquackenbush7458 what's worse is that they show these to businesses and such and then those places think that that's what ppl need for SDs, bc those scam papers are VERY convincing, and then when REAL teams come in? They deny us access bc we don't have the papers from the scam sights. It's a real issue.

[@animeobssesent101]

@@Dembemydoodle EXACTLY! They aren't a match for everyone!!! For me it was right but for my mom who has similar medical issues to me? It wasn't bc she can't handle the attention that comes with it. Not to mention the access issues and the ppl who make a fuss.

[@jennb5884]

I would tell the restaurant to pay out they have already lost this battle....

[@bessarion1771]

Last time we were denied access with my son's service dog by the waiting staff, we sat down and told them to call the manager. And if manager would not allow us to stay, we had Md State Police on speed dial. The manager very quickly told the staff to let us stay. Maryland does not play games with people discriminating against service animals.

[@3ddiagnosis654]

Eat at home with your dog.

[@bessarion1771]

@@3ddiagnosis654 You are a racist bigot.

[@bessarion1771]

@@3ddiagnosis654 Yup, because people with disabilities have no rights according to you, bigot.

[@peepslostsheep]

@@3ddiagnosis654 Eat at home if you don't like the dog being there. People with service dogs have a federally protected right to have the dog with them in the restaurant. No one else has a protected anything to be there free from dogs. That means that anyone who doesn't like it, can ask to be seated elsewhere, or leave the restaurant.

[@carriehollyland3596]

​@@3ddiagnosis654 u eat at home, by yourself Karen. No one wants Karens out in public.

[@virginialangford6257]

Personally I don’t care what your needs are…I am allergic to dogs…so I got rights too…and we all know half or more “service” dogs are not quite that

[@carriehollyland3596]

U have the right to not go up and touch the service dog. U have the right to move yourself to another area of the business of u want. U have the right to leave the business if u want. U have the right to take ur allergy meds if u need to. U do not have the right to harass the service dog team. U do not have the right to assault the service dog team. U do not have the right to force the service dog team to move. U do not have the right to force a service dog team to leave a business. Service dog teams have the right to be in the business, whether u like it or not. Ur allergies do not override someone else's legal rights.

[@peepslostsheep]

People with service dogs have a federally protected right to have the dog with them in the restaurant. No one else has a protected anything to be there free from dogs. That means that anyone who doesn't like it can ask to be seated elsewhere, or leave the restaurant. But the dog is permitted. Allergies are not a legally valid reason to not permit service dogs.

[@DesertRose63]

I'm in South Carolina & and can not find an attorney to take my discrimination case! I have a PTSD service dog. I wrote to a concert venue to make sure they could accommodate my wheelchair & service dog. They wrote back that YES, I can come! No problem. But when I arrived at the venue, I was told by the manager "Thomas" that I was being asked to leave the venue because the decibel level would be too high for my SD. I tried to explain I had hearing protection for my SD (as if it's his business). He then tells me: "I don't care what kind of hearing protection you've got! The DOG is not coming back in!" I was like a deer caught in the headlights. I even got tunell vision during the confrontation! I couldn't believe it was happening! I'm still depressed! & in turn, that stress has brought on a horrible Fibromyalgia flare! I'm looking for an attorney, but so far ... nobody wants my case.

[@michaelwarren319]

Why do other shoppers need to stop me and ask my disability . I get man from store a worker but what makes folks think they are entitled to know what I am doing with one…. I hand them a challenge card and go about my day.

[@MetAxa369]

This happened to me recently at a Circle K I have SEVERE PRSD. I have a doctor prescribed service bird for my severe issues The guy told me that my bird couldn’t be in there despite papers I was kidnapped and tortured for 3 and a half weeks. The police did nothing and my kidnapper went on to molesting teen girls and being violent to kids It was so bad that I now have CPTSD and severe anxiety The bird helps keep me calm. Especially when someone reminds me of the person who traumatised me My bird was on a tether and being held by me with a bird diaper. He was not near unpackaged food. He was not making any noise These things do happen Not all of us with physical or mental health issues have any family or other humans to help us with our problems My bird has helped me get back out there in society rather than staying inside having crying fits I’m really sorry these things happen

[@peepslostsheep]

The legality of them denying access depends entirely upon the state that you were in at the time.

[@radolfkalis4041]

Off the ADA website, service animals are only permitted to be dogs. Some legal sites say miniature horses can also be ADA protected service animals, but not the ADA site itself. No organization "Papers" service dogs.

[@autumn557]

I mean they should have seated her in the proper place to start with. But I also see what they mean if it’s a violation to be a certain number of feet to a kitchen. But if hat shows the manager didn’t train the hostess to know that in the first place. I mean, I would have just moved to another table.

[@peepslostsheep]

People with service animals are permitted to sit at any dining table, regardless of being close to the kitchen. It is not a violation of any kind.

[@carriehollyland3596]

Any table in the dinning room is considered a proper place. Segregation of a service dog team is illegal.

[@carriehollyland3596]

The service dog just can not be in the kitchen. Nothing in the health and safety regulations say anything about how far away a table needs to be for a service dog team to sit at.

[@cplmpcocptcl6306]

I agree. It was on the hostess for putting her there.

[@radolfkalis4041]

As long as it IS a service dog, the Health department will not do anything. Where she was seated was perfectly legal.

[@doubletapgaming1189]

She should be required to show proof that it is a service dog. If you park in a handicapped parking spot you need to show proof with a sticker or card. This should be no different. It's a shame that people like this are gaming the system.

[@peepslostsheep]

There is no legal proof of a service dog, like there is for parking.

[@doubletapgaming1189]

@@peepslostsheep And that is why there so many fakes....

[@littlebitofhope1489]

@@doubletapgaming1189 No, there are fakes because non disabled people are jerks.

[@doubletapgaming1189]

@@littlebitofhope1489 There are a lot of fake so called "disabled people" out there. Would you call them "jerks" as well?

[@littlebitofhope1489]

@@doubletapgaming1189 Are you impaired? If they are FAKING, of COURSE they are non disabled. Sheesh.

[@HollieMM]

common sense says that if you have allergies, thats really not as big a deal as a disabilities, so take your intitled rear somewhere else. Why should they have to move for you? How is it their problem that you have a allergy. THAT is a you problem. Get over yourself!

[@garyhull5617]

Me and my service elephant are going out for fish later tonight..... Wish me well.

[@julieolsen7869]

Gosh this is good comment,,, love it.. 🐘

[@carriehollyland3596]

Well you'll get denied access. Elephants r not service animals. Only dogs and miniature horses. So ur pathetic comment just backfired in ur face and made u look like a fool.

[@mandyholmberg5106]

I am sending out my thoughts and prayers and love to her good luck

[@keithscott1926]

More of these places that refuse service animals access for service animals need to be sued so they can get the point across.

[@johnsadler6534]

The statement " it's illegal " is ok, but what then? Federal law means nothing without enforcement... The only thing is a court case to sue. No law enforcement, unless you create a disturbance, then you are ask to leave or arrested for truspass. A civil law is not covered by law enforcement!

[@raysmith6829]

She them take as much money as you cen so they suffer

[@williamjohnston3770]

I wish to weigh in on the subject not as someone complaining, belittling or dispariging the use and purpose of Service . Or the service that our veterans have given to our country. As a retired US Army, NCO and a disabledf veteran as well I merely wish to express the fact that as a Veteran we still represent our country and what she stands for. We still have a responsibility to be respectful and considerate of our fellow citizens whether they are veterans or not. If we can minimize the effects that our disabilities place on those around us then I believe that we owe it to ourselves to endeavor to do so. In so doing we are Ambassador's and represent our service well. Thank you for your service.

[@khanhhm5762]

Your comment is legitimate, but how does it relate to this video? This woman is not a veteran, she has a legitimate disability, so I'm confused as to how your comment is relatable in this context.

[@Chronicallyginger]

She not a veteran. And no everyone that has a service dog is a veteran. I’m 15 with a service dog. And as a disabled person it is NOT my responsibility to tiptoe around entitled ablebody ppl

[@carriehollyland3596]

Having a service dog does not negatively affect anyone else. Having a service dog does not mean u r being disrespectful or inconsiderate. Saying that u should give up ur legal rights just to make some Karens happy is however very disrespectful and inconsiderate, and goes against everything the military fights hard to protect.

[@officialduckburgartgallery1811]

I love Dobby so adorable ❤️ please keep her safe from wacko

[@nataliechristensen420]

The dog should have been fine. The dog isn’t in the kitchen. And dog allergies have no right. The people who have allergies should move. People who have service dogs have ever right to be there

[@visegripmechanic973]

Since when does your so called medical condition trump my medical condition?

[@nataliechristensen420]

@@visegripmechanic973 it depends on the situation. If I was there after then I move no problem. But if they came in after me I’m sorry but I shouldn’t have to move. But that is just me. You allergy to my dog has no legal standing. My disability is severe enough to need a service dog. Most allergies the dog has to be right there next to the person. It being at another table shouldn’t mean anything. Most people over play their allergies saying they are severely allergic when they don’t they are just saying it because they don’t like the idea of a dog being in a restaurant. The dog isn’t doing any harm. Just my opinion I’m not here to fight. I said my peace

[@visegripmechanic973]

@@nataliechristensen420 please show that your pet is vaccinated

[@visegripmechanic973]

Oh , just do you know, peanut allergies don’t matter to this person

[@nataliechristensen420]

@@visegripmechanic973 you have no legal right or business to know if my sdit is vaccinated. It’s not public record nor should be

[@karenebevanswild115]

I'm not an evil person, but people like this really deserve karma. There should be more support and understanding foe emotional support dogs as?Well

[@peepslostsheep]

The reason emotional support dogs do not have public access is because they are not required to be trained in any manner. This poses hygienic issues, as well as potentially issues with violent animals.

[@carriehollyland3596]

ESAs don't have public access rights. Only housing rights. ESAs r not SAs.

[@3ddiagnosis654]

Good job Jim. Keep dogs out of restraunts.

[@peepslostsheep]

They broke federal law. If you don't like the dog being there, eat at home.

[@carriehollyland3596]

And u just proved that u don't have a brain. Guess what Karen, service dog handlers have public access rights, whether u anti-american Karens like it or not. And there is nothing u can ever do about that.

[@johnmendoza1885]

Would’ve made me rich

[@transportman3498]

Give me a break. They wanted tge dog away from the kitchen. So the other diners count less than her? Get going

[@peepslostsheep]

Then they shouldn't have seated her there to begin with.

[@littlebitofhope1489]

Service Dogs cannot be IN food preparations areas. They can go through lines at buffets. Being "near" a kitchen is not against the law. Which is why the host seated them there.

[@carriehollyland3596]

​@@peepslostsheep there's no reason she can't sit there.

[@carriehollyland3596]

Other diners r irrelevant to this.

[@peepslostsheep]

@@carriehollyland3596 I agree. My meaning was that if it was a 'problem', then why seat her there to begin with?

[@veramae4098]

Good. Go for it.

[@visegripmechanic973]

Being asked to move to comply with other rules and regulations should not be an issue considering the restaurant is still following ADA requirements. If you don’t like it, find another restaurant!

[@jonnwray960]

"Being asked to move to comply......." Comply with what? Would you like to be segregated in a restaurant? If you don't like the service dog laws, write to your legislators, or YOU stay home.

[@visegripmechanic973]

There is already restaurants that segregate because of a vac card! Get off your high horse! The fact if I like it or not is irrelevant. Being asked to switch tables for any reason shouldn’t be an issue. Yes, it is an inconvenience ! But not as big as an inconvenience as cleaning up all the dog hair after a shake! Or having people leave because they are allergic or afraid! Waiter! Why is there dog hair in my food ?

[@jonnwray960]

@@visegripmechanic973 Switching tables is one thing, but people with service dog being completely segregated to another or empty of other diners is too far! The issue of allergies or being afraid of dogs has already been addressed and settled by Federal and State governments. Besides, I'd be interested in reading a news story about a true service dog harming someone to justify the "afraid of dogs" excuse, or the more common excuse of "allergic" to dog hair. Can you point me in the direction of a news story of the allergy/afraid issue? BTW, do you have any idea of how much animal fur, (cats, dogs, rabbits, etc pets), that cling to people's clothes, and their own hair even though their pet is at home? If you really knew, it possibly would turn your stomach!

[@visegripmechanic973]

Since you’re dog smells of peanuts, i might hafta ask you to leave too cover other ….

[@fantasygirlstudio4659]

@@visegripmechanic973 By law an individual with a service animal may not be discriminated against or segregated from other customers. If they sit at a table by law the restraint can not request nor demand for them to move.

[@evilsimeon]

Who wants to sit next to the kitchen anyway?