On December 30, 2022, Rusty Rendon filed a legal complaint against Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC in the state of California. The complaint alleges that the website www.shermancircle.com, which is owned and operated by Greystar, is not in compliance with digital accessibility standards for individuals with disabilities. This means that the website may be difficult or impossible for certain individuals to use due to their disabilities. Rusty Rendon, the plaintiff in this case, is bringing this complaint against Greystar to seek remedies for the lack of digital accessibility on the website.

To settle the lawsuit, Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC could make changes to the website to make it more accessible to individuals with disabilities. This could involve adding alt text to images, providing transcripts or captions for audio/video content, and ensuring that the website is usable with a keyboard or screen reader. For more information about ADA Compliance guidelines read this article.

Greystar could also consider reaching a settlement agreement with the plaintiff, which could involve financial compensation and/or a commitment to make the necessary changes to the website to make it more accessible. It is ultimately up to the parties involved and the specific circumstances of the case to determine the best course of action to resolve the lawsuit.

There are several steps that Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC could have taken to avoid being in a lawsuit over the accessibility of their website. One of the most effective ways to prevent this type of lawsuit is to ensure that the website is designed and developed with accessibility in mind from the beginning. This means following web accessibility guidelines, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and testing the website to ensure that it is usable by individuals with a wide range of disabilities.

Greystar could also have a policy in place for addressing complaints about the accessibility of their website. This could involve establishing a process for receiving and responding to complaints, and making any necessary changes to the website in a timely manner. Having a clear and effective process in place can help to prevent disputes and legal action.

Additionally, Greystar could consider obtaining accessibility certification for their website, which demonstrates to users and potential litigants that the website meets certain accessibility standards. This can help to mitigate the risk of a lawsuit and provide assurance to users that the website is accessible to all.

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