How would you feel if you entered a dealership to be acknowledged by a hard-working service dog? Would you be like one Chevrolet dealership in Maryland that said dogs have no business being in the building, or would you feel more inclined to buy a truck? 

Maryland Chevrolet dealership denies service dog request 

A Chevrolet dealership in Maryland faced a disability discrimination lawsuit filed earlier in the year. Criswell Chevy GMC of Gaithersburg, Maryland, allegedly denied an employee in the parts department from bringing his service dog to work. 

According to GM Authority, the employee and veteran is Daniel Pulsipher. He suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder from his service in the Iraq War. 

Pulsipher accused his supervisor of ignoring the request, and then it was rejected by human resources. Then he wasn’t offered additional accommodations and had to leave his job. As a result, the lawsuit claims this is a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 

However, to be fair, I’m not sure if the parts department is a dangerous environment for pets or not. It depends on what type of truck, SUV, and car parts are around. 

The case has ended with a $30,000 settlement. It will be paid from Criswell Auto to Pulsipher. Criswell will participate in ADA training to complete compliance-related reporting. 

Also, an attorney from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission shared that Criswell made corporate policy changes to prevent a similar situation from happening again. 

Chevrolet actively supports the military with discounts, athletic programs, and partnerships with nonprofit military organizations. It also develops infantry squad vehicles based on the Chevy Colorado ZR2.