The "law firm" involved has filed thousands of lawsuits on behalf of 3-4 plaintiffs. They travel all over California and target small "mom & pop" stores for minor violations, then demand over $10,000 to settle or face skyrocketing legal fees. There are numerous articles on-line about these unscrupul...
We have year to year lease since 3 years. Landlord is responsible for zonning & maintenance. Per lawsuit landlord was given notice re: this issue in 1991. What are the tenants' rights, & defenses against ADA civil rights case? (i) only year to year LEASE, (ii) tenant pay maint chg for property (iii)...
I'm defending my dad's small business and need help.
I am opening a new retail store that has a single existing bathroom, 60" depth by 98" wide. I do not believe this bathroom is ADA compliant. However, this bathroom is not for public use; only for 3 employees. Is ADA compliance still required? If so, are there exceptions to the rule that may apply in...
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?...
This question pertains to Washington State. We have an old boundary tree that was obviously planted on our property but whose trunk has grown close to the property line. We had the tree surveyed to establish how far from the property line the tree is and the surveyor placed a pin about 12" above the...
