Forum
U.S. Supreme Court
Case Status
Docket Number
Term
2023 Term
Lower Court Opinion
Questions Presented
Does a self-appointed Americans with Disabilities Act “tester” have Article III standing to challenge a place of public accommodation’s failure to provide disability accessibility information on its website, even if she lacks any intention of visiting that place of public accommodation?
Case Updates
Supreme Court dismisses Americans with Disabilities Act “tester” lawsuit as moot and vacates unfavorable lower-court decision without addressing whether plaintiff has Article III standing to sue
December 05, 2023
U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief urging Supreme Court to reject abusive ADA claims brought by uninjured “tester” plaintiffs who lack Article III standing
June 12, 2023
Click here to view the coalition amicus brief.
Mark A. Perry and Brian G. Liegel of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and the U.S. Chamber’s Litigation Center served as co-counsel for the U.S. Chamber.
Cert. petition granted
March 27, 2023
U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief urging Supreme Court to grant cert and dismiss abusive ADA claims brought by uninjured “tester” plaintiffs who lack Article III standing
December 08, 2022
Click here to view the coalition amicus brief.
Mark A. Perry and Brian G. Liegel of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and the U.S. Chamber’s Litigation Center served as co-counsel for the U.S. Chamber.
Case Documents
- First Circuit Opinion -- Acheson Hotels, LLC v. Laufer (First Circuit).pdf
- U.S. Chamber Coalition Amicus Brief (cert.) -- Acheson Hotels, LLC v. Laufer (U.S. Supreme Court).pdf
- U.S. Chamber Coalition Amicus Brief (merits) -- Acheson Hotels, LLC v. Laufer (U.S. Supreme Court).pdf
- Opinion -- Acheson Hotels, LLC v. Laufer (U.S. Supreme Court)