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Tim Bono, owner of Bono Films and Video, sued the county’s Human Rights Commission, saying the panel exceeded its authority by investigating his refusal to copy videos with a homosexual theme.
Bono refused to copy videos for Lilli Vincenz, who then filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission. The commission found Bono discriminated against Vincenz by refusing her work.
He then filed a lawsuit against the commission, which reversed its original decision. The commission found that Arlington’s human rights protections do not extend to materials.
According to reports, Arlington Circuit Judge Benjamin Kendrick dismissed the complaint because there was no longer controversy between the two parties.
The Arlington Human Rights Commission was formed in 1989. In 1992, the county board gave the panel the power to investigate discrimination cases.
According to the county Web site, the commission is charged with investigating any claims of discrimination. Grounds for investigation include discrimination based on race, national origin, color, marital status, sex, religion, age and sexual orientation.
Neither Bono nor the county returned calls for comment.
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STUDENT said:
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Rose Johnson said:
I read the complaints about Ross Ridge apartments,I moved in April 22 of this year.I am having the same problems,I have not seen any mice yet and I live on the bottom floor.My air conditioner was leaking and they left nasty brown stains on my wall which have not been fixed yet,2 months ago.My carpet is wet by the door where the air conditioner is.My bathroom has mold and water stains all over the ceiling above shower head,and stain marks streaking all the way down the tile.I was told there is a leak upstairs and that needed to fixed first before they could fix mine,but that was 2 1/2 weeks ago.Also there is mold around the ceiling along with the water spots.My refrigerator door was not shutting for a month,and was leaving cold air out ,running more than it should have,the light stayed on constantly,open the door and water flys out at you.Took door off and said to take out light bulb.Well frig is still dripping.dishwasher is not bolted to counter,it falls out.They do not fix anything.
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Examiner Reader said:
Does anyone have an update on the ongoing suit of Ross Ridge Apartments being sued by tenants? Does anyone here know of someone that currently lives there? Has Ross Ridge made any changes or renovations to their apartments? Thank you in advance for your response.
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Examiner Reader said:
Does anyone have any update on Ross Ridge Apartments being sued by tenants? Thank you.
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Examiner Reader said:
I currently live in Morgan Properties Towson Crossing Apartments. I have been complaining about the mice infestation for over 2 years now. I was told the infestation was because of the renovations. They even put in there newsletter ways to control the infestation by using peppermint oil. This was something I told them I was trying. The exterminator they sent even said there are alot of holes around the baseboard of the floors that needs repairs. With our cheap renovation which consisted of spray painting the bathroom tub and shower, we also got new carpet in the halls, new number signs outside the apt building but no concern, help or remedy to the infestation.
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Examiner Reader said:
whats the status of this case... I live in the apartments now and am having the same problems
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Examiner Reader said:
Towson Crossings Apartments Tenants (Morgan Properties) are experiencing the same horrific living conditions! This morning one of the tenants posted a message in reference to the tenants moving out and the rodents moving in. Ignored work requests, filthy surroundings, trash and filth;I have encountered mice, waterbugs, roaches, crickets, spiders, in less than a month in my newly renovated $880+ top floor, 2-bedroom apartment. I'm so tired of tip toeing through my apartment out of fear of seeing/stepping on something. Its nerve wrecking for someone who maintains cleanliness, work hard to have to find peace outside of "what's considered home". Terrified Unhappy Tenant of Towson Crossings
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