Case: Wal-Mart POS Agreement

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Filed Date: 2005

Closed Date: 2005

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Case Summary

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)

People


Attorney for Plaintiff

Dardarian, Linda M. (California)

Feingold, Lainey [Elaine] (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Kanny, Matthew P. (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

Settlement Agreement

Oct. 15, 2005

Oct. 15, 2005

Settlement Agreement

Wal-Mart Point of Sale Press Release

Wal-mart POS Agreement

Nov. 7, 2005

Nov. 7, 2005

Press Release

Docket

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Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

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):

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

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):

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: 2005 - None