Filed Date: 2001
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In 2001, attorneys representing the blind community entered into structured negotiations with Union Bank of California, N.A. and Union BankCal Corporation regarding accommodations for blind and visually impaired customers. On September 2, 2001, the parties entered into a settlement agreement.
Under the terms of the agreement, Union Bank of California agreed to install talking ATMs, which could be accessed by blind and visually impaired customers. The bank also agreed to issue bank statements in Braille for blind customers and to issue print information in large print and audio formats. The bank agreed to provide blind customers with headphones for the talking ATMs. As a result of this agreement, Union Bank of California had the first talking ATMs in Washington State and Oregon. Subsequently, the bank also committed to make its website accessible to blind and visually impaired users.
Summary Authors
Kristen Sagar (5/16/2009)
Dardarian, Linda M. (California)
Feingold, Lainey [Elaine] (California)
Chilleri, Gino A. (California)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 1:48 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: California
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Key Dates
Filing Date: 2001
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
individuals who are blind and who currently have a bank account with Union Bank of California
Plaintiff Type(s):
Attorney Organizations:
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Union Bank of California, N.A. (Los Angeles), Private Entity/Person
Union BankCal Corporation (Los Angeles), Private Entity/Person
Case Details
Causes of Action:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq.
Special Case Type(s):
Available Documents:
Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief
Outcome
Prevailing Party: Plaintiff
Nature of Relief:
Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement
Source of Relief:
Form of Settlement:
Order Duration: 2001 - None