We have filed a class action lawsuit against the City of Atlanta on behalf of disabled people who are denied safe and equal access to pedestrian rights of way, due to the City’s longstanding neglect of its deteriorating and non-ADA compliant sidewalks, curb ramps, and pedestrian rights-of-way. This page is designed to provide information regarding the case.
Click here to view and download the Civil Complaint.
Relevant documents cited in Complaint:
2009 Settlement Agreement with Department of Justice
Deposition of Michelle Wynn (Beckley Litigation)
Deposition of Lawrence Jeter (Beckley Litigation)
Examples of Non-Compliant Sidewalks reported to Georgia Tech “Sidewalk Sentinel”
Information Regarding the Beckley Case:
Bitter Southerner Article: “Can’t Get There From Here”
News Coverage of Beckley case:
Relevant Pleadings from Willits (Los Angeles) Case
Order Granting Motion for Class Certification
Information Regarding ADA-Sidewalk Cases Around the United States
L.A. agrees to spend $1.3 billion to fix sidewalks in ADA case (L.A. Times)
Portland to settle with wheelchair users for $113 million in sidewalk fixes (Oregon Live)
Settlement: Seattle to build thousands of sidewalk curb ramps over next 18 years (Seattle Times)
Additional Resources
PEDS.org on Sidewalk Maintenance in Atlanta
GDOT/Ga Tech. “Automated Sidewalk Quality and Safety Assessment System” Report