White Sox violating ADA with its season-ticket sales, lawsuit claims

White Sox ballpark exterior
Guaranteed Rate Field Photo credit Getty Images

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- The Chicago White Sox have been sued over the way they sell season tickets to people with disabilities.

Two fans -- Douglas McCormick and Ralph Yaniz -- have filed a lawsuit in federal court saying the team has violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.

They tell ABC 7 they are unable to buy season tickets online for sections with wheelchair access.

"From my perspective, what needs to change is really a simple change," Yaniz told the station. "The White Sox have the seats available. It's not a matter of reconfiguring the stadium or building something different."

The complaint comes as the White Sox have had another low-attendance season that will allow them to keep ticket revenue, rather than share it with the state entity that owns Guaranteed Rate Field.

The White Sox have issued a statement that they’re disappointed by the suit and that the team provides significant ADA-accessible seating.

The plaintiffs tell ABC 7 they aren't seeking monetary damages; they just want the team to correct the situation.

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