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Resort sues over 3,000 doors

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Resort sues over 3,000 doors

http://www.upi.com/Business_News/2011/11/02/Resort-sues-architects-over-3000-doors/UPI-23281320274058/?spt=hs∨=bn

Nov. 2, 2011

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- The Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas is suing the building's safety consultants, alleging door design flaws cost it $20 million, court papers show.

Specifically, the resort says it had to replace 3,000 doors that were too narrow to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a federal statute, the Las Vegas Sun reported Wednesday.

The disagreement is focused on legal issues. Jean Weil, attorney for fire protection and life safety consulting firm Rolf Jensen & Associates, is arguing that federal statutes prohibit the case from being decided by state courts.

Weil also claims the case would take 60 days at trial, asking the suit be stopped from proceeding as it would not be in the interests of "judicial economy," the newspaper said.

In addition, Weil has attempted to argue the Economic Loss Doctrine is meant to limit liability in acts of negligence or omission.

But Mandalay's attorney, Clark Thiel, said the firm was not immune to a lawsuit and that a trial would take 20 days or less.

Arguments were heard in the Nevada Supreme Court Tuesday, the newspaper said.
 
People (corporations) always sue for more than the actual costs. There may have been some settlements and/or disabled lawsuits not in the article
 
well

if they have to remove existing door

removes existing frame

fit bigger frame in

mount door

repair all the cosmetic damage

and is that area union

cost= priceless
 
Wouldn't it actually be 6000 doors. The first 3000 doors were too small. Installed, finished, etc. Then they were removed and a brand new set of 3000 doors, correctly sized, opening widened, were installed, finished etc. So $6666.67 per opening but $3333.33 per door.
 
I have designed some hotels and there is normally not enought room left near the entry door to a room for a wider door than was already installed. Issues with wider doors take away the required strike side wall clearances.
 
cda said:
well if they have to remove existing door

removes existing frame

fit bigger frame in

mount door

repair all the cosmetic damage

and is that area union

cost= priceless
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Loss of rent during construction some Suites go for over a grand per night

By the way there are many nonguest room doors, many maybe doors in back-of-house spaces, offices, employeee rooms, ...
 
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It may have somthing to do with this:

Justice Department Settlements Will Ensure Accessibility

of Casino Resorts in Las Vegas and Mississippi

Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. and Circus Circus Mississippi Inc. Agree to Comprehensive Settlements

WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice today announced two comprehensive settlements with casino resorts under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The first settlement agreement, with Mandalay Corporation, resolves a compliance review of the Mandalay Bay Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. The second settlement agreement, with Circus Circus Mississippi Inc., settles a complaint against the Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Miss. Under the settlement agreements, each casino resort has agreed to ensure that its facility complies with the new construction standards of the ADA.

“Access to public accommodations is critical to ensuring that individuals with disabilities can enjoy the full range of experiences available to all Americans,” said Wan J. Kim, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division. “We commend Mandalay Corporation and Circus Circus Mississippi Inc. for their commitment to bring their facilities into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and appreciate their cooperation during our investigation and settlement negotiations. These settlement agreements will ensure equal access for people with disabilities who want to participate in the entertainment and activities offered at these facilities.”

Title III of the ADA applies to private entities such as hotels and casinos and, among other things, requires that such entities build their facilities so that they are accessible to persons with disabilities in compliance with the ADA Standards for Accessible Design and ensure that they do not discriminate against guests on the basis of disability.

Under the settlement agreements reached today, the companies—both subsidiaries of MGM Mirage—will make the following changes:

*disperse accessible guest rooms throughout the classes of sleeping accommodations at the hotels and make the rooms fully accessible

*ensure that guest rooms for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing provide visual alarms that are attached to the building’s emergency alarm system

*widen doorways in guestrooms not designated as accessible to 32 inches

*ensure that reservations can be made for accessible rooms over the Internet

*add accessible seats and assistive listening devices to theaters and assembly areas

*provide elevator access to all levels of the facilities and restaurants inside them

*add accessible tables and booths to restaurants

*lower counters or provide equivalent facilitation

*add accessible features to locker and dressing rooms

*add accessible parking spaces and correct signage for accessible spaces

The companies also will train their employees on ADA compliance, report their progress over the course of agreements, and pay $55,000 in civil penalties to the United States.

Today’s settlements are the result of an investigation conducted after the Justice Department received a complaint from an individual who, while staying in a designated accessible guest room at the Gold Strike, alleged that he fell in the shower because the shower controls were not correctly located within reach as required under the ADA.

People interested in finding out more about the ADA or these agreements can call the Justice Department’s toll-free ADA Information Line at 1-800-514-0301 or 1-800-514-0383 (TTY), or access its ADA Web site at http://www.ada.gov.

http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2007/May/07_crt_318.html
 
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