Experienced in ADA litigation ranging from employment discrimination to construction cases to high-impact class action lawsuits involving digital accessibility, Perkins Coie attorneys regularly defend clients in federal and state court actions alleging violations of the ADA and state anti-discrimination laws.
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Experience
Academic and Testing Accommodations
Represented testing organizations, higher education institutions, and licensing boards in dozens of court cases and agency investigations (federal and state) relating to standardized tests, classroom exams, or other academic, licensure, or certification requirements.
Visually Impaired Plaintiffs v. Client
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaRepresented client in putative class action litigation alleging violation of the ADA related to accessibility of products and services by blind and visually impaired customers.
Visually Impaired Plaintiff v. Client
U.S. District Court for the Western District of PennsylvaniaClient sued in multi-state putative class action alleging violation of the ADA related to accessibility of products and services by blind and visually impaired customers.
Visually Impaired Plaintiff v. Client
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of PennsylvaniaClient sued in multi-state putative class action litigation alleging violation of the ADA related to accessibility of services by blind and visually impaired customers.
Multiple Disabled Groups
Represented client in threatened class action by multiple disabled groups with mobility and visual limitations alleging denial of access to client’s services and products.
Hearing Impaired Plaintiff v. Client
U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaRepresented client in putative class action alleging ADA violations and false advertising related to accessibility of products by deaf and hearing impaired customers. ADA claims dismissed on motion to dismiss.
Washburn v. Gymboree
U.S. District Court for the Western District of WashingtonLead trial counsel for Gymboree and two individual managers in FMLA, ADA and WLAD suit where the plaintiff alleged failure to accommodate, harassment, disparate treatment and interference with FMLA rights. Defense judgment after a four-day bench trial.
Walker v. Qwest Corporation
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of IowaDefense of discrimination and retaliation claims under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Iowa Civil Rights Act. (2007)
Downey v. Crowley Maritime Inc.
Successful summary dismissal of tug boat operator's claim for failure to provide reasonable accommodation under the ADA.
Antonia Stephens v. The Boeing Company, et al.
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of GeorgiaDefense of ADEA, ADA and FMLA claim. (2013)
Digital Accessibility
Assisted a leading retailer in adopting companywide accessibility policies and procuring technology to ensure conformance to internationally accepted standards for websites and accessible point-of-sale devices.
Building Accessibility Under ADA
Federal Courts in Arizona and California (various)
Represented commercial building/complex owners in federal court actions alleging violations of accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and counterpart state laws.
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