Discrimination
Gary Lobe and Farmers Insurance. Because of a disability Gary Lobe needs a wheelchair. After his specially equipped van was destroyed by another driver, Gary lost the ability to drive simply because the insurance company was at first unwilling to pay to replace his vehicle with another that would accommodate his wheelchair. After the Center for Justice prepared a lawsuit on Gary’s behalf, the insurance company agreed to settle and pay for the cost of renting a suitably equipped vehicle. Farmers also informed the Center that it was changing its policy, and would, in future such instances, pay the cost of specially equipped vehicles when they are available to be rented.