Disney sued for alleged discrimination after changes to disability service
Following Disney’s changes to its Disability Access Service, or DAS, a California woman has filed a class-action lawsuit. In the lawsuit, plaintiff Trisha Malone of San Diego — described as “an individual with a physical disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Unruh Civil Rights Act” — alleges that Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ changes to DAS “systematically discriminate against individuals with
Disney guest sues over changes to disability access service
The California suit alleges that Disney’s changes violate that state’s civil rights and medical confidentiality laws, as well as infringing on federal guidelines. The lawsuit also names Inspire Health Alliance LLC, the medical company that helps determine whether guests qualify for the disability access service.
Disney Sued Over Stricter Criteria For Disability Passes
A class-action lawsuit accuses Disney of discriminating against people with disabilities after the company made major changes to the way it provides accommodations at its theme parks.
Class-action lawsuit filed over changes to Disney’s Disability Access Service (DAS)
The class-action lawsuit accuses Disney of discriminating against guests with physical disabilities in Disability Access Service qualifications.
Disneyland discriminates against physically disabled visitors, lawsuit alleges
Disneyland excluded visitors with physical disabilities from the Anaheim theme park’s Disability Access Service that offers a line-skipping perk only to visitors with developmental disabilities, according to a new lawsuit.
Disneyland visitor launches class-action suit over new, stricter disability passes
San Diego resident launches lawsuit over Disneyland’s Disability Access Service
A class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of a San Diego resident is challenging Disneyland’s Disability Access Service (DAS), alleging that the resort disproportionately excluded guests with physical disabilities from using the service.
Lawsuit alleges Disneyland excluded physically disabled visitors from using Disability Access Service
A class-action lawsuit is challenging Disneyland’s Disability Access Service (DAS), alleging that the resort disproportionately excluded guests with physical disabilities from using the service. Disneyland’s DAS program allows eligible guests to skip attraction lines.
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