I own a business and Plaintiff is a popular individual who is making an ADA claim. I don't want to litigate the case since I know I will eventually have to pay the statutory fee and reasonable attorney costs. Well, how much is a reasonable amount of settlement for a case like this?
$4000 per occurance, meaning per visit. So if there were 3 different ADA violations but the plaintiff only visited once, $4000 plus reasonable attorneys fees in California is the general rule. I would recommend at least consulting with an attorney prior to attempting to negotiate a settlement since there are details that may make a difference. An attorney will have an advantage in settlement negotiations, so you may want to consider at least hiring an attorney to represent you in negotiations.
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You need to meet with an attorney and discuss your options. Don't assume anything is the best course without legal counsel. At minimum you want a an attorney to evaluate your case and tell you what would be reasonable settlement terms prior to litigaiton. Meet with a few attorneys and choose the one you like best, many, including mysefl offer free consultations.
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Impossible to say without knowing more facts--such as the size of your business, is it an employment case, the nature of the claim. I recommend you speak to a local lawyer experienced in this area.
