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Landmark Theaters

Citation

Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, et. al. v. Silver Cinemas Acquisition Company, et. al., D. C. Colo., Civ. Action No. 02-RB-1568 (PAC)

Issues

Cinemas showing independent and foreign films with inaccessible theaters would not rotate films into accessible theaters, would not inform patrons about which films were being shown in the accessible theaters, and removed accessible seating sections from accessible theaters. In addition concession stands and other amenities were not accessible.

Status

Case was settled with access improvements at the Mayan, Chez Artiste and Esquire theaters in Denver.

Available Document

Complaint, landmark.complaint.pdf

Media Coverage

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