Supreme Court debates reining in disability rights lawsuits – By Haajrah Gilani (Medill News Service) / Oct 4, 2023
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 (UPI) — The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case with possible ramifications for Americans with disabilities, but some justices questioned whether it should be dropped instead.
If the Supreme Court does rule, that decision could redefine the role of an American with Disabilities Act tester — a person who checks whether businesses or other entities comply with the ADA.
At issue is whether an ADA tester has the right to sue when a public place fails to provide accessibility information on its website, even if the tester doesn’t intend to visit the place.
The case began in 2020 with Deborah Laufer, a Floridian and self-appointed ADA tester. Laufer is visually impaired, has limited use of her hands, and uses a wheelchair or cane. Any time she travels, she needs the hotel to meet certain requirements.
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