Woman with service dog claims judge ruled in plaintiff’s favor and kicked her out of courtroom because ‘he doesn’t like dogs’

A woman on TikTok has called out a judge whom she accused of going “against the ADA” after he allegedly kicked her out of the courtroom because of her service dog. The woman was able to capture her own shock and disbelief as she spoke with others outside the courtroom and attempted to file a complaint.

Mia claimed that the judge presiding over her case had essentially “ruled in favor of the defendant” by kicking her out of the room. “He essentially kicked me out of the courtroom because I have my service dog,” she told a woman behind the front desk. She labeled the judge’s actions “illegal” and “against the ADA,” which prohibits discrimination against people with real service dogs.

The text in the video claimed that the judge allegedly had her removed from the courtroom because “he doesn’t like dogs & that’s his rule.” In the description, Mia claimed that she repeatedly told the judge that it was her service dog and that she was a disabled veteran, but apparently her claims were ignored.

@lahmiamareeal

Today I showed up at a schedule hearing that I was prepared for only to have the #judge belligerently kick me out of his courtroom because according to him and his rules, “there are no animals allowed and that HIS rule” After I repeatedly told him this was my #servicedog and I was a #disabledveteran he essentially said he didn’t care and treated me like I was incompetent and stupid. He then ruled in the plaintiffs favor because I didn’t comply. Needless to say, he has the right one today. And what’s crazy is, I had made a new friend before going into the courtroom and we both manifestingmiracles today for both of us ?✨

♬ original sound – Mia

“He essentially said he didn’t care and treated me like I was incompetent and stupid,” Mia claimed. “He then ruled in the plaintiff’s favor because I didn’t comply.”

Even the plaintiff apologized

A man is heard speaking to Mia and apologizing for what happened in the courtroom and even offering to help her appeal. Later in the video, she claimed that it was the plaintiff who had apologized to her on behalf of the judge.

Mia continued to discuss filing a complaint against the judge with the woman behind the desk, who told her she would be able to file an appeal against the ruling.

Viewers expressed their shock at how the judge had treated Mia and her service dog. “A WHOLE judge?? Like the ENTIRE judge? OMG,” wrote one commenter. Another claimed that it was “Denial of due process based on disability and physical bias,” and advised her to “Complain to the bar association in your state. File a complaint with the ADA!”

Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for people to be ignorant with regard to the necessity of service dogs in certain situations. However, according to ADA.gov, states and local government buildings, businesses, and generally anywhere the public can go must allow people with service dogs to move freely.

In another video posted by Mia, she provided a screenshot that seemed to show an email from the judge apologizing for his behavior. “It is obvious I did not handle this matter properly,” the message reads. In the description, Mia claimed that she was looking for an “excellent lawyer.” Commenters wrote that they hoped Mia was suing the judge, and it sounds as if she’s planning to.

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