Hamer v Trinidad
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Another ADA case heads to the Supreme Court – City of Trinidad v Hamer
I blogged about the 10th Circuit’s decision in Hamer v City of Trinidad earlier this year.* The City has now filed a Petition for Certiorari that may well take the case to the Supreme Court because the issues and conflict between the Circuits are well defined.** The heart of the dispute concerns a novel doctrine Continue reading
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Eternal liability under ADA Title – It’s what you don’t do that matters
I’ve observed before that titles II and III of the ADA create what can be called a crime looking for a victim.* The decision in Hamer v. City of Trinidad, 2019 WL 2120132 (10th Cir. May 15, 2019) shows how defining the crime can change the burden cities may face today based on decisions that go Continue reading
