Suit by suit, the lawyers are forcing this tough and intensely pedestrian city, so resistant to change, to meet standards for accessibility that are more than 20 years old.
From The New York Times:
Disabilities Act Used by Lawyers in Flood of Suits
Some lawyers are finding businesses in New York City where there are violations of the Americans With Disabilities Act, then finding disabled plaintiffs to develop suits.
Stephen Kuusisto
Director
The Renee Crown University Honors Program
University Professor
Syracuse University
Planet of the Blind 