Question: CASE #2: Long v. Coast Resorts Inc. (2002) Pg. 126 in Textbook CASE SUMMARY: The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas was built in

CASE #2: Long v. Coast Resorts Inc. (2002) Pg. 126 in Textbook

CASE SUMMARY: The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas was built in 1997, well after the enactment of the American's with Disabilities Act. There were 819 bathroom doors that were 28 inches wide, but ADA requires a 32-inch width for new construction. In addition, the Casino bar areas were not accessible for people with disabilities.

The Court of Appeals ruled that the Hotel must modify 819 of its rooms to expand the bathroom doors, as well as make the Casino bar areas accessible.

Questions regarding this Case:

  1. From the book, pertaining to the Americans with Disabilities Act, what is the definition of "place of public accommodation", and the term "readily achievable"?
  2. Why do you think the deficiencies in the Hotel design are a serious problem not only for the Hotel but for their Guests?
  3. What importance do you think Property Managers should place on making sure their Client's properties meet ADA standards applicable to the Properties they manage? What civil penalty could be applied for a first violation and subsequent violations?

Step by Step Solution

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Students Have Also Explored These Related Law Questions!