Heightened Independence and Progress Inc. v. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, No. 11-3673; Third Circuit; opinion by Hardiman, U.S.C.J.; filed September 11, 2012. Before Judges Rendell, Fuentes and Hardiman. On appeal from the District of New Jersey. [Sat below: Judge Chesler.] DDS No. 46-8-7672 [24 pp.]
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey appeals from the district court’s summary judgment, which orders the authority to make modifications to its Grove Street Station in Jersey City to bring it into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. In a cross-appeal, plaintiffs Heightened Independence and Progress Inc. (hip), the United Spinal Association and Peter Gimbel appeal the order dismissing their state-law claims on the basis that allowing such claims would violate the interstate compact that created the authority.
