Resolution Reached in Bishop William Barber vs. AMC Theaters Lawsuit: Details Revealed
A legal dispute involving North Carolina civil rights leader Bishop William Barber and AMC Theaters in Greenville has come to a close. The lawsuit, which stemmed from an incident at a theater in 2023, was resolved with both parties agreeing to dismiss the case on May 5th. Bishop Barber, who suffers from ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis, was asked to provide proof of his disability before using a specialized chair during a movie screening. The theater staff's actions led to his removal from the premises by the police. The lawsuit has now been settled, with each party responsible for their own fees and expenses.
The incident occurred on December 26, 2023, when Bishop Barber attended a showing of 'The Color Purple' with his elderly mother at the AMC Fire Tower 12 theater. Due to his medical condition, he requires a specialized chair to alleviate the pain caused by his disability. However, theater staff confronted him and demanded proof of his disability before allowing him to use the chair. Subsequently, the police were called, and Bishop Barber was escorted out of the theater. Theater management cited concerns about the chair being a fire hazard.
National civil rights attorney Harry Daniels represented Bishop Barber in the lawsuit. The details of the dismissal and the terms agreed upon by both parties have not been disclosed. For more information on the resolution of the case, inquiries have been made to Daniels.
The lawsuit filed by Bishop William Barber against AMC Theaters in Greenville following an incident at a movie screening has been quietly resolved. The legal dispute, which arose from a confrontation over the use of a specialized chair due to Bishop Barber's medical condition, has been settled with both parties agreeing to dismiss the case. The terms of the dismissal, including the allocation of fees and expenses, have not been publicly disclosed. For further details on the resolution of the lawsuit, additional information may be provided by Bishop Barber's legal representative, Harry Daniels.