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Civil Rights
ADA
Denial of Access

Albert Torres Jr. v. Men's Wearhouse Inc., Tailored Brands Inc., CPT Creekside Town Center LLC

Published: Oct. 11, 2019 | Result Date: Aug. 27, 2019 | Filing Date: Apr. 8, 2019 |

Case number: 2:19-cv-00606-WBS-AC Settlement –  Injunctive Relief

Judge

William B. Shubb

Court

USDC Eastern District of California


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Aaron M. Clefton
(Rein & Clefton)


Defendant

Nicole A. Legrottaglie
(CDF Labor Law LLP) for Men's Wearhouse, Tailored Brands

Jessica A. Robison
(Trainor Fairbrook) for CPT Creekside Town Center


Facts

Plaintiff Albert Torres Jr., a disabled individual, filed a lawsuit against defendant Men's Wearhouse Inc. regarding the access that defendant's provided to its store in Roseville.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS: Plaintiff contended that defendants violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and California civil rights law when defendants failed to provide full and equal access to customers of defendant's store.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied all allegations and contended its store provided access in full compliance with the law.

Result

The parties entered into a settlement agreement that provided plaintiff with injunctive relief and required defendant to perform corrective work to its premises in compliance with the standards and specifications required for disabled access as provided by the California Code of Regulation, Title 24-2.


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