In a previous blog entry, the Air Carrier Access Act was discussed in terms of whether it allowed for a private cause of action where an airline violated the regulations that carry out that act. However, that blog entry did not answer two questions. First, assuming a private cause of action for violation of that
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Title III: it may be cheaper to fix it
By William Goren on
Posted in Final Federal Regulations, Title III
Under title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the only remedy the plaintiff can get is injunctive relief and attorneys fees. The court may also fine violators up to $50,000 for a first violation and up to $110,000 for each subsequent violation. Attorney fees are only available if the person prevails. What does it…