Enforcing civil rights laws in Lexington-Fayette County, Kentucky.
Our mission is to safeguard the legal rights of individuals regarding discrimination and to promote mutual understanding and respect among the people of Lexington-Fayette County, Kentucky.
Calendar of Events:
Monday, October 20, 2025 5:30 pm: LFUCHRC Monthly Meeting at the Commission office: 342 Waller Ave., Ste.1A, Lexington, KY
How to file a complaint
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Visit our office at 342 Waller Avenue, Lexington, KY
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Call our office at (859)-252-4931
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Click here to file a complaint online
Press Release - September 18, 2025
At the September 15, 2025 monthly Commission meeting, the Lexington Fayette Urban County Human Rights Commission formally adopted a Recommended Order in the Sarah Van Vooren v. Saleh Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Oasis Restaurant case filed with the Commission in March of 2023. The Recommended Order dated May 25, 2025 by Hearing Examiner, James L. Dickinson ruled that Oasis Restaurant violated local anti-discrimination laws by denying service to Ms. Van Vooren and her service dog, Mooney on March 16, 2023. The hearing examiner's decision in favor of Ms. Van Vooren included a judgement against Oasis Restaurant in the amount of $25,000.00. At their September 15th meeting, the Commission determined the hearing officer "adequately set forth the salient facts and correctly applied the pertinent law," upholding the decision. To read the remainder of the press release, click here.
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