ADA
The Americans with Disability Act Celebrates its 30th Anniversary ––– Are You Affected by the Law?
July marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is a broad civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private buildings and accommodations that are open to the general public. The purpose of…
ADLI Secured Favorable Settlements in Six Cases Last Week
Not all litigation is created equal. It is true that litigation can be time consuming and costly. But it is also true that 98% of cases are resolved prior to trial. At ADLI, we focus on the cost-benefit analysis of taking a case to trial from the perspective of our clients. When it becomes apparent that the…
ADLI Successfully Defends Business Against ADA Violation Claim Brought by Frequent ADA Litigant Plaintiff’s Attorney
In the past few years, the number of complaints filed in federal court alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) for construction-related deficiencies has skyrocketed. In the Central District of California alone, such cases have risen from composing approximately 3% of all civil actions filed in 2013 to compose 24% of all civil…
How to Avoid Drive-By Lawsuits Based on ADA
If you own a business that is open to the public, you need to know how to avoid drive-by lawsuits. In the last decade or so, there has been an increase in litigation based on the Americans with Disabilities Act, also known as ADA[1]. The ADA and corresponding California Unruh Act[2] require compliance with certain…