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Court Requires Casino Ship to Modify Restrooms for Disabled Passengers23 August 2001MIAMI, Florida –– As reported by the Associated Press: "A casino ship must make restrooms more accessible for passengers in wheelchairs, but will not have to make more extensive changes to accommodate the disabled, a judge ruled. "Monday's ruling by U.S. District Judge Shelby Highsmith came in what is believed to be the first trial targeting disabled access to passenger ships. "An advocacy group for the disabled had asked for widespread changes ranging from lower craps tables to installation of an elevator on the Casino Princesa ship, which sails daily from Miami. "But the judge said those suggestions were too expensive or would fundamentally alter the casino games. He limited alterations to restroom fixtures on one of four decks on the $7 million, 600-passenger ship, built in 1998. "…Attorneys on both sides said Tuesday that they were pleased with the decision, and expect it to serve as a guide for future lawsuits. "…The lawsuit followed a federal appeals court decision last year which extended the Americans With Disabilities Act to publicly accessible areas of passenger ships…" |