August 14, 2020 deadline to object to settlement with San Jose about lack of curb ramps

August 14, 2020 deadline to object to settlement with San Jose about lack of curb ramps

On May 27, 2020, a federal court granted preliminary approval for the settlement of a class action lawsuit about lack of curb ramps in the City of San Jose. The lawsuit is on behalf of people with mobility disabilities who use wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, or other devices.

 

August 14, 2020 deadline to object to settlement with San Jose about lack of curb ramps

On May 27, 2020, a federal court granted preliminary approval for the settlement of a class action lawsuit about lack of curb ramps in the City of San Jose. The lawsuit is on behalf of people with mobility disabilities who use wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, or other devices. The lawsuit was brought the law firm Goldstein, Borgen, Dardarian & Ho and the Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center. Under the settlement, the City will put in or fix about 27,621 curb ramps on City sidewalks and street crossings over the next 18 years. The federal court will hold a hearing to finally approve the settlement on September 2, 2020, at 1:00 in the afternoon. If you have object to the settlement, you must tell the court in writing before August 14, 2020. The attached notice tells you more details about the settlement and how to make an objection.

Significant Documents

Notice of Proposed Settlement (pdf)