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Recall that token elementary school classmate whose innumerable allergies pose a heartbreaking limitation on birthday celebrations. Apparently, in the world of dormitory dining, the “if you’re going to bring cupcakes, you have to bring enough for the whole class” and its natural corollary, “if one kid is allergic to cupcakes, you must provide an alternative for him” still stand. International House allegedly broke this sacred understanding, and they’re opting to settle the issue in superior court. We guess this is how big boys handle proverbial cupcake provision violations.
The dispute involves accusations that UC Berkeley junior Gideon Sofer, an I-House resident, leveled against his residence over a year ago. According to Sofer, I-House’s dining service, which is distinct from Cal Dining, failed to accommodate for a “food disability” that he suffers. Posed with the choice of having the Fair Employment and Housing commission or a superior court hear the case, I-House decided last Thursday to take it to a superior court. If they lose, I-House will have to pay penalties and revise their dining policy. The Clog suggests pulling the “whatever, ’survival of the fittest’, right?” card, but hey, we’re not political science majors.
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Tags:Fair Employment and Housing Commission, food disability, Gideon Sofer, International House
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