Arnold v. United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

THELTON E. HENDERSON, Chief Judge.

This case is a suit by disabled persons who use wheelchairs or who walk using aids such as crutches, brought against United Artists Theatre Circuit, Inc. (“United Artists” or “UA”). Plaintiffs charge that defendant’s movie theaters do not afford disabled persons full and equal access to their accommodations, in violation of California and federal law.

United Artists has moved to dismiss plaintiffs’ claims under California Civil Code § 54.1 (“§ 54.1”) and California Civil Code § 51 (“§ 51”) insofar as the claims seek damages on the…