Disabled fan sues after being denied entry to FIFA Club World Cup match over service dog paperwork
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Marni Rose McFall
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A disabled Massachusetts man, King Pompilus, has filed a lawsuit alleging he was denied entry to a FIFA Club World Cup match at Gillette Stadium because of service dog paperwork. The plaintiff claims he was singled out, questioned about disability documentation, and prevented from entering while other patrons entered without issue. Although he was ultimately granted entry, he alleges the experience was humiliating and caused emotional distress.
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bskyDisabled fan sues after being denied entry to FIFA Club World Cup match over service dog paperworknewsweek.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledThe plaintiff, who was attending the match, is named as King Pompilus in the lawsuit and states that he was 'singled out, questioned about disability-related documentation, informed that he could not enter without paperwork and prevented from entering the stadium while other patrons entered without issue.'
The plaintiff was ultimately granted entry to the game, but alleges that he was 'humiliated' and that anxiety and emotional...
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