January 25, 2013
A California federal judge Friday granted final approval to a class action settlement requiring Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S. Inc. to make its theme parks more accessible to the visually impaired, finding the parties had resolved due-process concerns that had stymied the deal.
January 24, 2013
A class action settlement requiring Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S. Inc. to make its theme parks more accessible to the visually impaired that has been stymied by due-process concerns is heading back to a judge for approval, according to a court document filed Monday.
November 30, 2012
A California judge on Friday agreed to consider Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S. Inc.'s request to enforce a settlement agreement with visually impaired class members who claim Disney theme parks are not accessible, even as the plaintiffs said the settlement had collapsed.
October 12, 2012
A class action settlement requiring Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S. Inc. to make its theme parks more accessible to the visually impaired teetered toward collapse Friday as class representatives told a California federal judge they don't support modifications Disney proposed to address due process concerns.
September 14, 2012
For a second time, a California judge on Friday declined to approve a class action settlement requiring Disney to make its theme parks more accessible to the visually impaired, saying a release of damages claims needs to be worded more narrowly.
August 03, 2012
Walt Disney Parks & Resorts US Inc. on Friday was given time to salvage a class action settlement requiring Disney to make its theme parks and websites more accessible to the visually impaired, amid concerns that the deal unfairly prevents individuals from seeking statutory damages against Disney.