1) I am starting a small Business (Vintage Resale Store) I will have 5 parking spaces. I have not signed the lease yet. The landlord has not previously made the parking ADA compliant with a Handicap Space/curb ramp at the sidewalk. Whose responsibility is it to make it compliant? 2) The far left par...
Hi. I own a small business in Dade County and I'm being sued by someone pursuant to the Disability Act. The plaintiff is claiming that my premises do not complyt with the Disability Act but they were inspected and approved by the county when built. I don't even think that this person was even at my ...
My husband and I are trying to open a business. We are renting in an existing space. The building inspector said that bathroom was not ADA compliant and so we failed the inspection. I told him that was an employee only bathroom. He stated that all public buildings must have access to a public restro...
I have heard that if I have a website that I will need to make it compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); such as have it read the page to the blind. Is that true? Also, what laws apply to privacy? I do not plan to use any tracking cookies, I will have a SSL certificate, and I will...
I'm in Ocala, Florida 53, been fully disabled thru sociial security for 12-yrs. Have medicare with Humana supplement policy. I'm not poor, probably considered well off. But, I'm 80% bedridden, especially since not being able to get my scripts filled, due to what they say is walgreens new "good faith...
ADA lawsuit filed for access violation. Owner and Plaintiff have agreed to cash settlement and a requirement for me, the business owner/operator, to carry two tables up and down stairs daily and set up a bell to ring to serve handicapped patrons. I cannot agree to this because it is dangerous but al...
According to the ADA Title III it would appear that a doctor is required to provide an interpreter at his/her expense. The doc's office is saying this isn't true. The patient is a legal resident working in the USA and has health insurance.
My child requires medication (1-2x wkly) for a long-standing health condition. I have provided the childcare facility w/ a doctor's note describing the need for medication. The medication comes in powder form & must be mixed into liquid. My plan was to pre-mix the medication w/juice in a cup w/a lid...
the landlord and the zoning have approved the salon on the 2nd floor but still have to go through the board of cosmetology.. will they approve it without handicaped access.
Veterans Club with no more than 6 to 8 patrons on a given night
I'm part of a nation wide historical group that is a filed 501c3 based out of California. Recently the topic of accommodations for disabilities has come up and while our by laws state we will follow the ADA the belief that it is classified as a private club comes up again and again. Anyone can buy a...
This is an automotive type shop. There are no designated parking at all. Everyone has equal access, We have a letter praising our help to handicapped customers. The plaintiff never called us or stopped at the shop to ask for any help...Is it best to just try to negotiate? The dollar amount is 4000. ...
I have a small restaurant business, although I have handicap parking, I need to add a ramp. I also need to modify the restroom. I am looking for an experienced lawyer with ADA knowledge and also expereince with this type of lawsuit. Can you recommend anyone? please email me at josofia88@gmail.com...
I live in Ohio, I'm 21 years old, I live with my mother, I'm claimed on my mother's taxes, and I still attend college. The photography (Photo-work) I'm engaged in doesn't have a business name, I work under my own name to display me, I charge service fees per-client I gain from the range of $125.00-$...
I am a "qualified individual with disability" as defined under law and have suffered discrimination via a refusal of a business to provide "reasonable accommodation" in a public facility. I have significant evidence to support my claim
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?...
