Prolific filers of ADA lawsuits in California are always looking for something new to sue over. From faded parking lot paint, misplaced signs, and doors that require a few percent of extra effort to open, the alleged violations tend be highly technical in nature. But very recently a new tend has emerged. I am seeing […]
Most people know by now that serial ADA lawsuit filer Scott Johnson was indicted by the United States Department of Justice for filing false tax returns back in May of 2019. The criminal case has wound its way through the federal court system for the last two years without any major action. As of today, […]
By now most business owners in California know that their businesses must comply with the Americans with Disability Act (“ADA”). Most business owners also understand that they can be sued for not following the ADA rules. However, there is a new problem in California. Businesses are being sued because their website are not ADA compliant. […]
Wage theft happens all of the time in California. For many reasons, wage theft is highly illegal. Employees and employers both need to be aware of all of the forms that wage theft can take. And how to stop it. Keep reading to learn more about this problem. Wage Theft Takes Many Forms Beyond the […]
Calculating overtime pay in California can be tricky. Unlike Federal law, overtime in California is triggered when one of two conditions are met. For purposes of this article, we are only going to discuss time-and-a-half. Under certain circumstances, an employe may be entitled to double time. Read on to learn more about how to get […]
Jose Velez is a relatively new entrant to the world of frequent ADA litigation in California. A few years back, Jose Velez sued Il Fornaio in the Southern District of California for typical ADA violations. Il Fornaio, to their credit, moved to dismiss Jose Velez’s lawsuit. The District Court dismissed Jose’s lawsuit against Il Fornaio. […]
The entire planet is in the midst of a life-threatening pandemic. The economy is in shambles. Courts all over California are barely functioning. Businesses are closed. Families are sheltering in their homes under orders from their government. So are you surprised to hear that Scott Johnson is still filing ADA lawsuits? You should not be […]
ADA lawsuit abuse is a very big problem in California. As it turns out, there are a handful of professional ADA plaintiffs that file a majority of the lawsuits here. One common name that you see a lot is Jose Velez. Unlike other common ADA plaintiffs, Jose Velez represents himself. In other words, Jose Velez […]
Well, it is May 7, 2019, and I feel like it is a great time to check in on another prolific ADA lawsuit filer named Brian Whitaker. By my count, he has filed over 100 ADA lawsuits so far in 2019. That is nearly one lawsuit for each day of the year so far. Brian […]
California labor laws are complex, voluminous, and often confusing. However, certain key parts of our labor laws are extremely clear. One such law is Labor Code section 2082. Read on to learn more about this powerful law. Employees Can’t Pay for the Cost of Doing Business Employers — not employees — bear the cost of […]