Mealey's (October 12, 2015, 10:22 AM EDT) -- CHICAGO — An Illinois federal judge on Oct. 7 denied a motion by Kohl’s Corp. and Kohl’s Department Stores Inc. (collectively, Kohl’s) to strike class claims alleging that the defendants’ retail stores are inaccessible to individuals with disabilities (Equal Rights Center, et al. v. Kohl’s Corporation, et al., No. 14-8259, N.D. Ill.; 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 137234).

(Opinion available. Document #43-151016-002Z.)

U.S. Judge Ronald A. Guzmán of the Northern District of Illinois also denied Kohl’s request to dismiss the plaintiffs’ individual claims for relief for violations...