Reynoldson, Pixley, Whedbee v. City of Seattle - Class Action Complaint Regarding the Pedestrian Right of Way

JURISDICTION AND VENUE

12. This is an action for declaratory and injunctive relief, brought pursuant to Title II of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 to 12213; Section 504 , 29 U.S.C. § 794, et seq.; and the Washington Law Against Discrimination, Wash. Rev. Code §§ 49.60.010 et seq. to redress systemic civil rights violations against people with mobility disabilities by the City of Seattle.

13. This Court has jurisdiction over this action under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331 and 1343 for claims arising under the ADA and Section 504.

14. This Court has jurisdiction to issue declaratory and injunctive relief pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 2201 and 2202, and Rule 65 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

15. Under the doctrines of pendent and supplemental jurisdiction, this Court has jurisdiction over claims alleged herein arising under Washington state law. 28 U.S.C. § 1367.

16. Venue over Plaintiffs' claims is proper in the Western District of Washington because Defendant resides in the Western District of Washington within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 1391, and because the events, acts, and omissions giving rise to Plaintiffs' claims occurred in the Western District of Washington.