April 9, 2025
A lawsuit by a disabled fan led to the wanted adjustments
A lawsuit in opposition to recording artist Rick Ross has led the businessman to make his annual automobile present in Fayetteville, Georgia, wheelchair accessible.
In line with TMZ, a disabled fan, Darris Straughter, filed a lawsuit final yr after he traveled to Ross’ automobile present and was unable to attend after he was promised a shuttle bus would take him there, but it surely by no means confirmed up. The Maybach Music Group proprietor has agreed to supply lodging to make the occasion wheelchair accessible.
An legal professional for Straughter claimed organizers of final yr’s occasion refused to offer him a refund after the shuttle bus he had pre-arranged to take by no means confirmed up.
This yr’s occasion will present golf carts to these unable to get round by common means.
Straughter’s legal professional, John Hoover, mentioned, “Because of Darris Straughter and the opposite wheelchair customers who got here ahead, the upcoming Rick Ross Automobile & Bike Present might be so wheelchair accessible that even golf carts might be offered to wheelchair customers.”
“It is a milestone within the ongoing litigation. Defendants proceed to disclaim wrongdoing, but when it wasn’t damaged, they wouldn’t have to repair it.”
Though Ross has agreed to supply the required lodging to assist wheelchair-bound people, the lawsuit continues to find out damages for the dearth of entry ultimately yr’s program.
WSB-TV reported that Straughter mentioned he flew to Atlanta from Miami after being promised a wheelchair-accessible shuttle would decide him up and convey him to the occasion from a chosen parking zone. There was no shuttle, and after ready 5 hours for one to indicate up, he returned to the resort.
Resulting from Straughter’s submitting, Ross has agreed to supply roundtrip wheelchair-accessible shuttles to the venue and can designate accessible parking spots within the tons. ADA-compliant restrooms may even be on the automobile present. The web site could have info for many who might have help.
“They’re gonna offer golf carts to each wheelchair person that wishes to attend,” Hoover mentioned.
“We requested for 5 issues, and we received all 5 of them,” Hoover continued.
Straughter was proud of the adjustments and credit Ross for committing to them.
“My neighborhood is like amazed. Like, that’s stunning. I salute him for that. I actually do,” Straughter mentioned.
This yr’s automobile present takes place on June 7.
