Filed Date: 2005
Closed Date: 2005
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In 2005, attorneys for the blind community entered into structured negotiations with Wal-Mart. On October 15, 2005, the parties entered into a settlement agreement.
Under the terms of the agreement, Wal-Mart agreed to make changes to its payment devices so blind people could pay for things with payment cards and enter PINs. In order to accomplish that, Wal-Mart agreed to install in all of its stores payment devices that have keys that a person can feel. Wal-Mart was the first company in the United States to reach this kind of agreement.
Summary Authors
Kristen Sagar (5/12/2009)
Dardarian, Linda M. (California)
Feingold, Lainey [Elaine] (California)
Kanny, Matthew P. (California)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 1:34 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: California
Case Type(s):
Key Dates
Filing Date: 2005
Closing Date: 2005
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
individuals who are blind or have visual impairments
Plaintiff Type(s):
Attorney Organizations:
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 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: 2005 - None