Woman sues City of Opelousas, says sidewalk curbs pose mobility issues for wheelchair users

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- A woman who is suing St. Landry Parish over alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act at the parish courthouse is now also going after the City of Opelousas over the lack of curb ramps in the city.

Opelousas resident Annette Tyler, who has paraplegia due to a spinal cord injury and uses a wheelchair, said there are at least 12 intersections in downtown Opelousas that are inaccessible to her because of the city's existing curb cuts. Without access to those sidewalks...