March 19, 2008 – The Illinois Department of Human Rights has confirmed there are two open and pending complaints against Marina Towers Condominium Association. However, the department has denied a Freedom of Information Act request by Marina City Online for copies of documents from the respondent to the complaints.

According to Freedom of Information Officer Yolanda G. Godwin, two charges have been filed against MTCA by Krysta Petitt. “They are currently pending investigation and not subject to inspection.”

In January, MTCA denied a request by Krysta for accommodation of a Pomeranian support dog that lived in the east tower for a year before being evicted. The dispute evolved into a lawsuit in 2006 that allegedly cost MTCA $27,000 to pursue and resulted in a judgement of approximately $5,000.