A Brooklyn resident has filed a lawsuit alleging severe disability discrimination by a medical practice in New York City. Khalia Hayslett initiated the complaint against 74TH LLC, Scot Bradley Glasberg, M.D., and David L. Abramson, M.D., on November 21, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The lawsuit accuses the defendants of violating multiple laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), due to their failure to provide wheelchair accessibility at their premises.
According to the complaint, Khalia Hayslett is a wheelchair user who sought a plastic surgery consultation with Dr. Scot Bradley Glasberg after being referred by her primary care physician. She scheduled an appointment for September 26, 2025, and was assured by the office staff that the facility was wheelchair accessible. However, upon arrival at the location on East 74th Street in Manhattan, she discovered that there was a step at the entrance making it inaccessible for her wheelchair. Despite ringing the doorbell and alerting staff to her predicament, no assistance or alternative means of entry were offered.
Hayslett described having to dangerously maneuver her wheelchair over a step and narrowly avoiding falling down a staircase immediately inside the entrance. This ordeal left her feeling humiliated as she struggled to navigate through crowded waiting areas with inadequate space for her wheelchair. Furthermore, despite witnessing her distress, Dr. Glasberg refused to see Hayslett for her scheduled consultation due to an alleged scheduling error made by his staff.
The plaintiff claims that this experience not only endangered her safety but also caused significant emotional distress due to embarrassment and humiliation in front of other patients and staff members. She argues that these actions violate Title III of the ADA as well as New York State and City Human Rights Laws which mandate accessibility standards for public accommodations.
Hayslett is seeking various forms of relief from the court including declaratory judgments affirming violations of disability rights laws by the defendants; injunctive relief requiring modifications to make facilities accessible; compensatory damages for emotional distress; punitive damages under NYCHRL; monetary penalties under New York Civil Rights Law; and coverage of attorney’s fees.
The case highlights ongoing challenges faced by individuals with disabilities when accessing healthcare services despite existing legal protections intended to prevent such discrimination. The outcome could have broader implications for ensuring compliance with accessibility standards across similar establishments throughout New York City.
Representing Khalia Hayslett is Glen H. Parker from The Parker Law Group P.C., while details regarding attorneys representing defendants are not specified within this document. The case is identified as Case No: 1:25-cv-09716 before an unspecified judge in federal court.
Source: 125cv09716_Khalia_Hayslett_v_74thr_Complaint_Southern_District_of_New_York.pdf
