“Disability Activists Fight for the Right to Sue Hotels – High Court to Decide

The High Court is preparing to consider an important case regarding disability rights. Disability rights activists have filed a lawsuit claiming that hotels are guilty of violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) due to a lack of accurate online information about their properties. The lawsuit, which seeks a class action lawsuit status, claims that the hotels have misled customers by listing inaccurate disability access information on their online booking services. The lawsuit was originally filed by disability rights advocate Tanya Bannister, who is an advocate for the disabled and a disabled traveler herself. Bannister claims that she has lost money due to the lack of accurate information provided by the websites of some popular hotel chains. Bannister alleges that she has encountered hotel rooms and facilities that did not provide the services she requires but were advertised as being accessible online. The case is also important because it could potentially serve to clarify the legal obligations of businesses in terms of providing accurate disability access information online. Under the ADA, businesses have an obligation to provide accessible services for disabled people in order to provide them with equal access. However, the extent to which this obligation applies to online information is unclear and has been the subject of debate. The High Court will now consider the details of the case and decide whether the disability rights activists’ suit should be given class action status. Through class action status, the activists would be able to sue the hotels on behalf of all disabled travelers who experienced discrimination due to the websites and services in question. The case is an important step in protecting the rights of disabled people and ensuring that all people are provided with equal access to services. It is also an important move in clarifying the legal obligations of businesses in terms of providing accurate disability access information online. If the lawsuit is successful, it could set an important precedent that would encourage businesses to ensure that they are providing accurate information regarding the availability of disability services online.