Can someone sue a not for profit group?

Question

I am in a ghost investigation group, and we recently had to let a member go, shes disabled and it would of been a lot of work for her in the group, ex: walking,stairs, without her wheelchair and so forth. Most homes ya go into would look silly bringing in a wheekchair, anyways shes now disgruntled over the whole thing and says shes gonna sue, so if she did, she wouldnt get anything, we dont have any money for her. Sorry for the rambling, just want some thoughts on it.

Answer 1

Yes, you can sue a not for profit group. (However, you may not qualify based on how formal your group actually is.)

Big question, was she employed by the group? There are employment discrimination laws that protect the disabled. In which case you need to see an employment attorney right away.

You might also have a problem if you are associated with a school or some other entity or sponsor.

But if you are just a bunch of friends, and everyone contributes to their own expenses, you are probably OK. Everyone has a right to free association which means you can choose who your friends are. But if you solicit funds from the outside or receive any sort of benefits (such as use of a facility), you will run into problems.

Answer 2

If you're in the US, you've gone against the ADA Americans with Disabilities Act You could be sued aand forced to make facilities vailable that can handle wheel chairs.

Answer 3

It's America and it's 2007. Of course she can sue; and she can get an attachement for damages against your cash flow in some states.

Answer 4

The answer to "can X be sued" is always yes. Will she win? Not sure. But anyone can be sued for anything by anyone at any time. They may lose their suit, but they are free to file it.

Answer 5

You cannot be sued for the fact that THE HOMES YOU GO INTO ARE NOT ALWAYS PREPARED FOR WHEELCHAIRS..READ THE FULL QUESTION

Answer 6

Yes, a non-profit can be sued.