Amendments to Minnesota Human Rights Act Provide New Defenses to Disability Accessibility Claims Against Businesses
Recent changes to Minnesota law provide new defenses to lawsuits asserting that businesses have failed to provide adequate accessibility for persons with disabilities. Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed legislation on May 22, 2016 which amends the Minnesota Human Rights Act (“MHRA”) by adding a new Section 363A.331 on “Actions Involving Architectural Barriers that Limit Accessibility.” […]