Sidewalks Must Be Accessible, Says 9th Circuit

Sacramento, June 15, 2002 -- The Americans with Disabilities Act does apply to sidewalks, so they must be made accessible, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled June 12. The ruling was the latest in a class-action lawsuit against the city of Sacramento, CA for failing to maintain its sidewalks so they are usable by people in wheelchairs.

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