CHA Seniors File Discrimination Lawsuit Over Lack of Bathroom Grab Bars

Senior plaintiffs have filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Chicago Housing Authority (CHA), alleging it has failed to install grab bars in bathrooms in spite of their repeated requests for more than two years, reports CBS Chicago . "Seniors frequently have balance problems or other issues that can cause them to slip and fall in the shower," notes attorney Emily Coffey. "CHA is required by law to install the grab bars." Lawyers say CHA is mandated by federal civil rights statutes to promptly install grab bars when a person with a disability requires them. When pressed for reaction, CHA officials said they are barred from commenting on the lawsuit due to pending litigation.