Case: Union Bank of California Agreement

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Filed Date: 2001

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Case Summary

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)

People


Attorney for Plaintiff

Dardarian, Linda M. (California)

Feingold, Lainey [Elaine] (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Chilleri, Gino A. (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

Settlement Agreement

Sept. 1, 2001

Sept. 1, 2001

Settlement Agreement

Settlement Agreement Press Releases

Sept. 27, 2009

Sept. 27, 2009

Press Release

Docket

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Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

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):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Law Office of Lainey Feingold

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):

Out-of-court

Available Documents:

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Order Duration: 2001 - None