George S. Louie, Edward Kemper v. California Judicial Council
Published: May 9, 2009 | Result Date: Nov. 20, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |Case number: 07CV00878(KJM) Settlement – $125,000
Court
USDC Eastern
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Keith D. Cable
(Cable Law, APC)
Defendant
Kathleen E. Finnerty
(Finnerty Law Offices Inc.)
Facts
Plaintiffs George S. Louie is disabled and requires the use of a wheelchair. He and plaintiff Edward Kemper sued defendants California Judicial Council, El Dorado County, Alpine County, Calaveras County, Lassen County, Mendocino County, Modoc County, Placer County, San Mateo County, Solano County, and the courthouses in each county for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Contentions
PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS:
Kemper and Louie contended that the sidewalks and other public areas were inaccessible to disabled persons.
Result
Kemper and Louie agreed to a settlement with El Dorado County totaling $125,000. The other defendants were previously dismissed.
Other Information
FILING DATE: May 9, 2007.
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