No Proof of Discriminatory Intent Required for Disparate Impact Liability Under Fair Housing Act – U.S. Supreme Court
Daniel & Beshara, P.C., representing the Inclusive Community Projects, Inc., won the U.S. Supreme Court case holding that Fair Housing Act liability may be shown by proof of discriminatory effect without a showing of intentional discrimination. This Supreme Court ruling upheld a critical tool for civil rights advocates to fight housing discrimination.
Representing Black and Hispanic Neighborhoods With Inequitable Conditions: Deepwood Landfill
Daniel & Beshara obtained a court order to remedy the largest illegal landfill in the State of Texas that had been located adjacent to Black neighborhoods in Cox v. City of Dallas. This 120-acre site is now the location of the Trinity River Audubon Center.
Representing Advocacy Groups in Pursuit of Fair Housing and Neighborhood Equality
Daniel & Beshara have extensive experience working with advocacy groups in litigating barriers to fair housing and for addressing neighborhood inequality issues.
National class action for Medicaid eligible children for blood lead testing
A national class action by Daniel & Beshara led to the use of blood lead testing for low-income children in the Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic & Testing Program. The remedy requires the use of blood lead tests and not substitute tests to screen children for lead.