SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE, INC., AND THE PHOENICIAN GOLF AND RESORT UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 DJ #202-8-169 BACKGROUNDSettlement Agreement • May 5th, 2020
Contract Type FiledMay 5th, 2020This matter was initiated by a complaint filed with the United States Department of Justice against Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (“Starwood”) and The Phoenician Golf and Resort (“The Phoenician”). The complaint was filed under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181-12189, and its implementing regulation, 28 C.F.R. Part 36. The complaint alleges that The Phoenician is in violation of Title III of the ADA because several of the guest rooms and lobby restrooms are not accessible to people with disabilities requiring the use of wheelchairs. This Agreement resolves an investigation and compliance review conducted by the United States of The Phoenician under Title III of the ADA. The Phoenician is located at 6000 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251, and is owned by Starwood. The United States’ investigation and compliance review of The Phoenician were initiated pursuant to the Attorney General’s authority under 42 U.S.C. §
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEENSettlement Agreement • December 22nd, 2013
Contract Type FiledDecember 22nd, 2013