Coverage dated December 4, 2023

Supreme Court throws out case that could have limited lawsuits over disability access

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The Supreme Court has dismissed a case that could have made it harder for people with disabilities to learn whether hotel accommodations meet their needs.

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Portland Press Herald
Supreme Court throws out disability access case against Maine hotel (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Dec 4, 2023
Portland Press Herald's feed description
The Supreme Court has dismissed a case involving a Maine hotel that could have made it harder for people with disabilities to learn in advance whether hotel accommodations meet their needs.
Washington Times
Supreme Court dismisses woman’s case against hotels over violating Americans With Disabilities Act (opens Washington Times)
Published Dec 4, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued its first ruling of the term, dismissing a case dealing with a disabled woman’s ability to sue hotels after reviewing their websites for violating disability laws — despite not planning to visit the hotels at all.
WTOP Washington DC
Supreme Court throws out case that could have limited lawsuits over disability access (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Dec 4, 2023
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
The Supreme Court has dismissed a case that could have made it harder for people with disabilities to learn whether hotel accommodations meet their needs.
NBC News
Supreme Court dodges ruling in disability rights case (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 4, 2023
NBC News's feed description
The case could have curbed efforts by disability rights activists to ensure that hotels and other places accessible to the public comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Bangor Daily News
Supreme Court dismisses disability access case against Maine hotel (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Dec 4, 2023
Bangor Daily News's feed description
Deborah Laufer withdrew her lawsuit against the hotel in an effort to forestall an unfavorable ruling.
Washington Times
Supreme Court throws out a case that could have limited lawsuits over access for the disabled (opens Washington Times)
Published Dec 4, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a case surrounding a Maine hotel that could have made it harder for people with disabilities to learn in advance whether a hotel’s accommodations meet their needs.

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