Supreme Court dismisses hotel disability ‘tester’ case in first opinion of term
The Supreme Court Tosses Out Disability Rights Lawsuit in Landmark Decision
The Supreme Court made a groundbreaking ruling on Tuesday, settling a lawsuit between a hotel and a disability rights “tester” in a case that has captured national attention. In a unanimous 9-0 decision, the court declared the Acheson Hotels v. Laufer case moot, a conclusion that had been hinted at during the oral arguments held in October.
The Activist and the Hotel
The lawsuit was initiated by activist Deborah Laufer, known for filing hundreds of similar actions across the country. However, this particular case centered around a complaint filed in 2020 against an Acheson Hotels property in Maine. Laufer alleged that the hotel had failed to provide online information regarding the accessibility of its rooms for individuals with disabilities.
The Biden administration’s Justice Department took the side of the hotel, contending that merely viewing hotel information online does not constitute a sufficient injury for a plaintiff.
A Question Left Unanswered
Justice Clarence Thomas, in a separate opinion, expressed his desire for the court to address the issue of whether plaintiffs like Laufer have standing to bring such claims. However, since Laufer voluntarily dismissed her claim in the District Court, the court did not provide a definitive answer.
The court acknowledged the hotel’s concerns about litigants manipulating the court’s jurisdiction through a series of lawsuits, but ultimately concluded that Laufer had not abandoned her case to evade review.
Overall, this landmark decision sets a precedent for future cases involving disability rights and raises important questions about standing and the role of online information in legal disputes.
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