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Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

SWIMMING UPSTREAM – Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements For Swimming Pools

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As of January 31, 2013, all existing pools located at “public accommodations” must meet ADA standards. This requires the installation of a fixed lift for the pool areas. This short article attempts to answer some of the...more

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

Identical Lawsuits Filed Against Eight Hotels Under Recent Pool Lift Regulation

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The first eight reported lawsuits have been filed against eight different hotels over their alleged failure to install pool lifts for the disabled. It didn’t take long. The lawsuits rely on the Department of Justice’s (DOJ)...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Pool and Spa Accessibility Requirements Take Effect on January 31

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On January 31, 2013, the deadline for lodging facilities and other places of public accommodation to comply with new accessibility regulations for pools and spas takes effect. The regulations were issued by the Department of...more

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