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Plaintiffs suing Philadelphia over cracked sidewalks plot appeal of judge's order

By Nicholas Malfitano | Friday, Jul 24, 2020 @ 8:21am

PHILADELPHIA – A group of plaintiffs that sued the City of Philadelphia alleging it failed to maintain its sidewalks to provide proper access to disabled citizens in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is pushing for judgment in the matter in order to appeal the judge’s dismissal of their case.
Judge certifies class action against Philadelphia over condition of its sidewalks

By Nicholas Malfitano | Tuesday, Jul 14, 2020 @ 6:54am

PHILADELPHIA – A federal judge has sided with the City of Philadelphia that an allegation it failed to maintain its sidewalks to provide proper access to disabled citizens in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, does not constitute denial of access to a City program – while at the same, certifying the litigation as a class action.