Issue: Americans with Disabilities ActPlaintiff: Ellen Lieber and Glen Vinton (on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated)Defendant: Macy's West. Inc.Court: U.S. District Court, N.D. CaliforniaJudge: Patel, Chief JudgeDecision Date: October 28, 1999Civil Action Number: No. C96-2955 MHPThe Case: Store patrons with disabilities claimed that Macy's West violated the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as other California laws, by providing inadequate access to their stores. Proper access includes 36-inch-wide pathways to fitting rooms and between merchandise displays.The Decision: The district court ruled that the defendant was in violation of the ADA and California codes, noting that many of the required access improvements were "readily achievable" and would not negatively impact store operations. Macy's West was ordered to undertake several actions, including the training of store staff in proper display and merchandise placement, the implementation of auxiliary shelving at inaccessible counters, and the addition of signage that clearly indicates handicap-accessible areas such as restrooms, fitting rooms, elevators and telephones.Case DetailsClick on the attached file at the right for more detailed information about this case. Note: Opinion and transcript has been reformatted and provided for your convenience. No claims of accuracy to original court documents are made.