Seyfarth Synopsis: Federal court in New York reaffirms that reading information aloud to customers who are blind or low vision is still an acceptable auxiliary aid or service and retailers do not have to offer accessible...more
Second Circuit issues scathing decision directed at “mad lib”-style serial ADA Title III complaints, and affirms-on the basis of standing-the dismissal of four lawsuits alleging that retailers violated the ADA by not...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Ninth Circuit holds that the ADA does not require a 36 inch length of clear sales counter space when the entire counter provided for all customers is at an accessible height....more
Several weeks ago, we blogged about mask objectors presenting businesses with documents bearing the U.S. Department of Justice seal stating that they are not required to wear masks because of their disability. ...more
6/3/2020
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Retailers ,
Risk Management ,
Title III ,
Workplace Safety
Seyfarth Synopsis: Businesses get another win in a lawsuit demanding gift cards with Braille....more
5/14/2020
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Boilerplate Language ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Foot Locker ,
Gift-Cards ,
Permanent Impairments ,
Popular ,
Public Accommodation ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Retail Market ,
Retailers ,
Title III
Seyfarth synopsis: ADA Title III lawsuits flooded federal courts in 2019 and will likely continue to do so in 2020 with new theories for the courts to consider. ...more
1/7/2020
/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Dominos ,
Gift-Cards ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Hotels ,
Mobile Apps ,
Permanent Impairments ,
Public Accommodation ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Retail Market ,
Retailers ,
Title III ,
Website Accessibility ,
Website Owner Liability ,
Websites
Seyfarth Synopsis: Retailer and Texas bankers go on the offense in response to ADA Title III lawsuits and demand letters.
Hundreds, possibly thousands, of banks, retailers, and other businesses have received demand...more
3/2/2017
/ Accessibility Rules ,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Attorney's Fees ,
Banks ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Declaratory Relief ,
Demand Letter ,
Mootness ,
Retailers ,
Settlement ,
Title III ,
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
Seyfarth Synopsis: In a refreshing breath of fresh air, a federal judge holds that an intent to return as a “tester” does not give a plaintiff standing to sue under Title III of the ADA....more