Hooters settles with local woman for $75,000
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Mary Chao
Staff writer


(August 23, 2007) — Hooters of America has settled a lawsuit brought
by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of a
woman who worked at the now-closed Hooters restaurant in Henrietta.

Melissa Vicari, 31, will receive $75,000 in the settlement. In the
lawsuit, the EEOC said Hooters failed to provide reasonable
accommodation to Vicari, who has multiple sclerosis, in violation of
the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Vicari had requested a shorter working schedule.

The EEOC said Hooters cooperated in resolving the case rather than go
to trial. Hooters did not immediately return a call seeking comment.