The lawsuit claims the Cubs had ample opportunity to meet their obligations under the ADA to improve wheelchair seating and other accessible elements while renovating Wrigley Field.
The feds are seeking a court order requiring the Cubs to fix the deficiencies described in the lawsuit, and to award compensatory damages for any injuries visitors to Wrigley Field might have suffered as a result of the failure to comply with the ADA. A Cubs spokesman said the team is"disappointed" by the Justice Department's decision to file a lawsuit, and they"hope the matter can be resolved amicably."
"But we will defend Wrigley Field and our position it meets accessibility requirements for fans. The renovation of Wrigley Field greatly increased accessibility of the ballpark and was completed in accordance with applicable law and historic preservation standards consistent with the ballpark's designation as a National and City of Chicago landmark.
"Wrigley Field is now more accessible than ever in its 108-year history, demonstrated by increasing accessible seating options by more than 50 percent on and across more levels and in more locations.
Im guessing theres more to this story.
WHAT , its all ramps , to get to seats, whatever
Yay flyers
How are The Ricketts going to fix this with all of those losses of biblical proportions?
Billionaire Ricketts Family could take $$$ out of their petty cash & fix the violations NOW. Instead they make taxpayer funded agencies force them to do the right thing. Decency should motivate The Ricketts. Instead the greedy trust fund brats cry foul. RickettsFamilyIsCruel
Hmmm wonder why..... How about the car jackers and looters?
Ricketts are Republicans, no consideration for others is the mantra of the GOP, so is anyone surprised?
We have the worst owners in sports.
Good- shut the place down
Cubs issue statement on the lawsuit, arguing 'The renovation of Wrigley Field greatly increased accessibility of the ballpark and was completed in accordance with applicable law.'
Yep cause this is so important, forget the other major issues we have goin here