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Atlanta Georgia - Notice of proposed settlement of class action lawsuit 14 February 2024 ( news )
Atlanta , state Georgia ( By Press Release office)
Feb 14,2024
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Mayor’s Office of Communications
55 Trinity Avenue , Suite 2500 • Atlanta , Georgia 30303
Notice of proposed settlement of class action lawsuit
ATTENTION ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH MOBILITY DISABILITIES:If you have used , or
attempted to use , the pedestrian rights of way in the City of Atlanta and have encountered
sidewalks that are broken , uneven , improperly constructed , improperly maintained , obstructed by
trees , utility poles , and/or construction; or encountered curb ramps and curb cuts that are missing ,
broken , or otherwise in a condition not suitable or sufficient for use , you may be a member of the
proposed Class affected by this lawsuit . This is a court - authorized notice .
A “Mobility Disability” means any physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a person’s major life activity of ambulating , including , but not limited to a person’s ability to walk , maneuver around objects , or to ascend or descend steps or slopes consistent with the definition of “disability” under Section 302 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 , 42 U . S . C . §§ 12101 , 12102 ( 2 ) , and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 , 29 U . S . C . §§ 705 ( 20 ) , 794 ( a ) . A person with a Mobility Disability may or may not use a wheelchair , scooter , “other power - driven mobility device” as defined in 28 C . F . R . § 35 . 104 , crutches , walker , cane , brace , orthopedic device , or similar equipment .
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