Wednesday, December 29, 2010

ADA Settlement with QuickTrip Corporation

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against QuikTrip Corporation, owner and operator of QuikTrip gas stations, convenience stores, truck stops and travel centers, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska on July 15, 2010, alleging that its facilities are not accessible to persons living with disabilities. A Consent Decree was approved by the Court on July 19, 2010 that establishes a $1.5 million fund to compensate any individual who experienced discrimination in violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act at QuikTrip owned locations. Claims must be filed by January 15, 2011. To learn how to file a claim, click here.