XL Center Settles Lawsuit

Under terms of a settlement announce Tuesday by acting Connecticut U.S. Attorney Deirdre Daly, the arena’s management will add accessible bathrooms and seats, remove mobility impairments, install additional safety measures and change some of its policies.

‘‘As the XL Center serves so many, we hope the center’s significant efforts will act as a reminder to all businesses of their legal obligations under the ADA to the citizens of Connecticut,’’ Daly said in a statement. ‘‘Even facilities that were built prior to the 1992 enactment of the ADA are legally required to remove all physical barriers to access so that their facilities can be enjoyed fully and equally by all people, including those that have limited mobility.’’

The initial complaint was brought by New Haven lawyer Michelle Duprey, an advocate for the disabled, after she attended a 2009 Bruce Springsteen concert. She said she found several problems, including her view from the arena’s wheelchair seating area, which she says was obstructed.

Daly said the XL Center, city and state officials cooperated in addressing the complaint. She said federal authorities will monitor the arena for three years to ensure compliance.