Chicago Cubs sued for allegedly violating incapacity legislation at Wrigley Discipline

The U.S. lawyer's workplace in Chicago filed a lawsuit in opposition to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, claiming the MLB crew didn't present sufficient entry for individuals with disabilities following its renovations at Wrigley Discipline.

The lawsuit, filed within the U.S. District Court docket for the Northern District of Illinois, claimed the franchise made the counter tops at concession and ticket stands too excessive for individuals in wheelchairs to achieve, thus violating the Individuals with Disabilities Act. It additionally claimed that no wheelchair-accessible seats had been included within the stadium's membership degree or premium seats.

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"Though this challenge considerably enhanced the gameday expertise for a lot of followers, significantly these in a position to make the most of premium golf equipment and different luxurious lodging, the identical can't be stated for followers with disabilities," prosecutors stated, based on ABC Chicago.

The go well with moreover claimed the franchise positioned wheelchair seating within the final row of the final admission areas when handicap seating beforehand gave individuals with disabilities a more in-depth and unobstructed view of the sector.

Renovations for one of many nation's oldest ballparks started in 2014 and value the homeowners almost $1 billion. The renovation included an enlargement of the bleachers, improved suites and premium seating, and up to date concession choices, based on the group's web site.

The franchise stated it was disillusioned within the lawsuit and argued that the stadium is extra handicap accessible than ever earlier than after including 11 extra elevators and rising the variety of accessible restroom services.

"We're disillusioned within the determination by the U.S. Division of Justice to file go well with and hope the matter could be resolved amicably, however we are going to defend Wrigley Discipline and our place it meets accessibility necessities for followers," the crew stated. "The Pleasant Confines at this time is extra welcoming than ever to followers with accessibility wants."

The group added that it has cooperated with the Division of Justice because it opened an investigation into the renovations in 2019 after a wheelchair-bound Cubs fan with muscular dystrophy introduced a lawsuit.

Wrigley Discipline, which is the second-oldest MLB ballpark after Fenway Park in Boston, was designated a Nationwide Historic Landmark in 2020.