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High court OKs suit by Chipotle's patron

Thu, Apr 21st 2011 12:00 am

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court won't stop a disabled man's lawsuit against Chipotle Mexican Grill for having counters too high for a person in a wheelchair.

The high court on Monday refused to hear an appeal from the Denver-based chain.

Maurizio Antoninetti sued when he found that he could not see the Chipotle food preparers because of the height of the counters. A federal judge ruled against him, saying Antoninetti had sued dozens of other places for access violations and dropped the suit after he received cash settlements.

The judge said Antoninetti was insincere about wanting to return and eat at Chipotle.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the judge's ruling, saying Antoninetti's litigation history cannot be used against him.

Chipotle operates three Western New York restaurants in Cheektowaga, Amherst and Williamsville.

The case is Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. v. Maurizio Antoninetti, 10-1051.