Industry groups are increasingly going to bat in court for credit unions that are facing lawsuits regarding the accessibility of their websites.
In recent weeks, the Michigan Credit Union League, Cornerstone Credit Union Association, NAFCU and CUNA have all filed amicus curiae ("friend of the court") briefs in several cases brought against credit unions under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The briefs, which are typically filed by entities that aren't parties in a case but have a strong interest in its outcome, often provide additional information or arguments to the court for consideration.
The Michigan Credit Union League's 31-page amicus brief filed on February 15 in an ADA case against Casco, Michigan-based Belle River Community Credit Union, for example, told the court the case should be dismissed. Belle River Community has $21 million in assets and about 2,100 members.
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