Filed Date: 2001
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In 2001, attorneys representing the blind community entered into structured negotiations with First Union Bank regarding accommodations for blind and visually impaired people. On October 19, 2001, the parties entered into a settlement agreement.
Under the terms of the agreement, First Union agreed to install the first talking ATMs in North Carolina, Maryland, and New Jersey. In January 2003, the parties entered into a second agreement. In this document, First Union agreed to install more talking ATMs. The bank also agreed to make its website accessible to blind and visually impaired people. In addition, the bank began giving blind customers information in Braille, large print, and audio formats. Several years later, Wachovia bought First Union, and as of early 2008, Wachovia has thousands of talking ATMs.
Summary Authors
Kristen Sagar (5/16/2009)
Dardarian, Linda M. (California)
Earle, Thomas (California)
Feingold, Lainey [Elaine] (California)
Meek, Robert W. (Pennsylvania)
Culp, Marylin E (North Carolina)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 1:48 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: North Carolina
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Key Dates
Filing Date: 2001
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
individuals who are blind or vision-impaired and who currently have, had, or would like to have one or more bank accounts with First Union or would like to use First Union Automated Teller Machines (â€ATMsâ€)
Plaintiff Type(s):
Attorney Organizations:
NDRN/Protection & Advocacy Organizations
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
First Union National Bank, Private Entity/Person
Wachovia Corporation, 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: 2001 - None