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Originally Posted by Mikeod
While I'm just as upset at the closing, there is something in the transcript that I question. The plaintiffs felt the Dragon software was inadequate and the judge agreed. The LLC investigated hiring people to interpret and determined the cost was prohibitive. The plaintiffs felt the LLC essentially gave up too easily and did not not investigate other sources to cover the services. The transcript mentions donations, federal assistance, reducing other costs, and increasing fees, such as a registration fee. Someone above computed that $4 per student would cover that shortfall. I think most of those using the LLC would rather pay a little more than see it closed. So, why did the LLC apparently not pursue these options.
But, to me, the primary reason for closing at this point was the expectation that they would not prevail and would be faced with paying damages which undoubtedly included legal fees for the plaintiffs.
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I agree with everything above with another twist. Bending over to the plantifs opens up a bigger can of worms. Precident will have been set. Now every other ADA group might follow suite. Visually impaired, mobility limited, etc...... Where will it end? Let's face it, we are all old and not getting any younger. Everyone either has, or eventually will have limitations, deal with it and don't sue people who provide services. Pretty soon no one will be willing to provide services. Very sad. The real problem is our legal and regulatory system let this happen!