Largest ADA Settlement Expects Approval
It is thought that a Denver judge is likely to approve the largest settlement in history relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The settlement involves Kmart, which has agreed to pay $13 million to those involved with the settlement, which was part of a class action suit.Experts state that with the settlement will also come ADA compliance from all Kmart stores so that equal opportunities are given to everything from parking to merchandise. One of the lawyers involved in the case stated that claims against the settlement can be made by consumers in these states: California, Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon and Texas.
The lawyer stated: "Kmart was very creative in their approach to this settlement," she said. "For example, there will be a sign at the front of stores that will direct to a two-way communication device that the customer can carry around with them so they can call for help if they have any problems. This means you are not left circling around the store looking for someone to help you, you can call from ladies' pants."
Tri-County Independent Living Executive Director Chris Jones said Kmart should have taken action earlier rather than waiting to be sued. He stated: "It's sad that it had to come to this, that they waited for a class action suit to fix the problems because it has cost them significant amounts of money."
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