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Parents of Autistic Boy Sue Pacific Palisades Boy Scout Troop
By Jasmine Ahdout
Sep 3, 2006 - 10:00:00 PM

PACIFIC PALISADES - The parents of a high-functioning boy with autism filed a discrimination suit against the Pacific Palisades Boy Scout troop on Thursday, Aug. 17, alleging discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The DuBovy family was prompted to take action in the name of their 11-year old son when he was not permitted to attend a camping trip unless his father came along. In addition, the boy was not allowed to attend any of the troop meetings. This disappointed the family especially since this would not allow their son to move up to the next scouting level. The suit alleges violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act with negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

N. Jane DuBovy said that she and her husband, “know that our child is capable of handling the rigors of scouting with minor accommodations." They believe that their son is indeed able to be a boy scout and troop member and report that he even attended an overnight event with a 6th grade class without any complications. The family appointed the Disability Rights Law Center to present the case on their behalf.


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