Chicago Cubs sued for allegedly violating disability law at Wrigley Field

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The U.S. attorney's office in Chicago filed a lawsuit against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, claiming the MLB team did not provide adequate access for people with disabilities following its renovations at Wrigley Field.

The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, claimed the franchise made the countertops at concession and ticket stands too high for people in wheelchairs to reach, thus violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. It also claimed that no wheelchair-accessible seats were included in the stadium's club level or premium seats.

Renovations for one of the country's oldest ballparks began in 2014 and cost the owners nearly $1 billion. The renovation included an expansion of the bleachers, improved suites and premium seating, and updated concession offerings, according to the organization's website.

 

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