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Babcock et al v. Michigan, State of et al
Case Number:
2:22-cv-12951
Court:
Nature of Suit:
Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other
Multi Party Litigation:
Class Action
Judge:
Firms
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October 07, 2024
Mich. Says Local Courts' ADA Compliance Is Not Its Job
A proposed class of disabled attorneys lacks standing to pursue civil rights claims against Michigan alleging courthouses were inaccessible, the state has told a federal judge, arguing it is not responsible for local facilities and is otherwise protected by sovereign immunity under state disability laws.
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April 01, 2024
Mich. Can't Get Immunity In Courthouse ADA Class Action
Attorneys with disabilities and a disability rights advocate can proceed with a proposed class action aimed at forcing accessibility improvements at several Michigan courthouses and government buildings, a Michigan federal judge ruled Saturday, rejecting the state's argument that it was immune from the suit.
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September 11, 2023
Inaccessible Courts Deter Practice, Mich. Attys Say
Attorneys with disabilities and a disability rights advocate urged a Michigan federal judge to keep alive their claims that local courthouses and other government buildings are inaccessible, saying they haven't been able to fully access public services and perform their jobs because of architectural barriers.
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June 05, 2023
Disabled Attys Can't Prove Discrimination, Governments Say
Local governments and building authorities in charge of Detroit-area state courts are asking a Michigan federal judge to dismiss claims from attorneys with disabilities alleging that courthouses and other government buildings are not accessible, saying the attorneys had not alleged specific incidents when they were denied access or shown how the governments' and agencies' actions led to the alleged inaccessibility.