Bill that would stop drive-by ADA lawsuits passes US House
The Denver Channel
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday that would stop waves of drive-by lawsuits hitting businesses that allege violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The vote comes after the Denver7 Investigates team exposed attorneys whose motives are money, not improved accessibility.
The legislation, H.R. 620, passed 225-192. It was widely supported by Republicans, but also by 12 Democrats who represent districts that have been hit hard by the lawsuits.
Paralyzed Veterans of America Deeply Disappointed in House Passage of H.R. 620
PR Newswire
Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) issued the following statement today in response to a vote in the United States House of Representatives that passed H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act, which would effectively roll back the clock on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. The bill now moves on to the Senate for review.
Shocking! Fired For Sleeping On The Job — And Awarded Damages!
Above the Law
Believe it or not, there are reasonable accommodations in the workplace that can -- and must -- be made under the ADA for sleep apnea.
97% of sidewalk ramps along Oregon highways violate ADA standards, survey finds
OregonLive.com
The vast majority of sidewalk ramps along Oregon highways violate standards outlined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a survey found.
The Oregon Department of Transportation conducted the audit as part of a settlement with Disability Rights Oregon, which sued the state last year over inadequate curb ramps and crossings.
The survey found 97 percent of 26,000 curb ramps inspected weren't ADA-compliant, and 10 Oregon counties didn't have a single compliant ramp.
A person with disability is suing hotel property for disability
Northern California Record
A disabled Arizona woman who requires a wheelchair, is suing a Fresno Rodeway Inn, alleging disability discrimination and failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act.