Patience and tenacity paid off for the five residents of the Prospect Park Residence in Brooklyn who refused to leave when the new owner abruptly announced the facility’s closing in 2014. Represented by MFY Legal Services, The Legal Aid Society, and Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto, the residents sued and reached a settlement today that will give them considerable money and time to relocate to appropriate housing. Legal claims remain against the New York State Department of Health, whose weak regulations enabled assisted living operators to close facilities with essentially no notice to vulnerable elderly people.
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Mobilization for Justice’s (MFJ) mission is to achieve justice for all. We prioritize the needs of people who are low-income, disenfranchised, or have disabilities as they struggle to overcome the effects of social injustice and systemic racism. We provide the highest-quality free, direct civil legal assistance, conduct community education and build partnerships, engage in policy advocacy, and bring impact litigation. MFJ also promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace, and understands the need to eliminate all racial disparities to achieve justice for all.
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