JOURNAL ARTICLE

Who Gets to Sue Hotels Over Disability Access? Supreme Court to Decide.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sherman, Mark 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a U.S. Supreme Court case set for October 4 that may restrict the ability to sue hotels for failing to provide adequate information about accessibility for disabled customers. The case centers on Deborah Laufer, who filed a lawsuit against a Maine hotel for not disclosing accessibility details on its website, despite not planning to visit. The outcome could impact the role of "testers," individuals who assess compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which has been crucial in identifying discrimination. Advocates for disability rights express concern that a ruling in favor of the hotel could undermine enforcement mechanisms for accessibility standards. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/10, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:172791515
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