A recent lawsuit, Chicago Housing Authority v. Destefano & Partners, resulted in a ruling that says project owners and developers may not allocate liability for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims to architects, contractors or other project participants. Though the ruling defies contract law and common sense, several courts across the country have similarly refused to let owners seek indemnity from those who commit ADA errors. The ADA is a federal statute enacted in 1990.
