Golfer With Disability Loses Suit Over Golf Cart Accommodations

By Natalie Bird, Ph.D. The California State Court of Appeal’s Fourth District affirmed a trial court decision in favor of a golf course sued for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Defendants, owners and operators of Marbella Golf and Country Club in San Juan Capistrano, California (collectively referred to as “Marbella”), were sued by member Jefferey Lurner for engaging in discriminatory golf cart policies. On appeal, Lurner’s motion for judgment notwiths