Category: ADA
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Outdoor Dining Tables are a New ADA Lawsuit Trap
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…
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Scott Johnson Criminal Case Update
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,…
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ADA Website Lawsuits: A New Frontier in California
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.…
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Jose Velez Scores a Win in the 9th Circuit
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.…
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Scott Johnson Must Not be in Quarantine
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…
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Who is Jose Velez ADA and why is he suing me?
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…
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Brian Whitaker Has Filed Over 100 ADA Lawsuits So Far This Year
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…
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Samuel Love Has Filed Nearly 60 ADA Lawsuits This Year
Today is April 10, 2019 and I feel like it is a great time to check in on prolific ADA lawsuit filer Samuel Love. By my count, he has filed nearly 60 ADA lawsuits so far in 2019. 57 lawsuits to be exact. Said another way, Samuel Love has filed an ADA lawsuit every other…
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City of Sacramento Understands ADA Compliance
I recently received my “Business Tax Renewal Notice” from the City of Sacramento. Unlike most other jurisdictions, the City of Sacramento does not issue traditional business permits. Instead, the City levies a Business Tax. I can’t tell the difference. But that’s not the point of this blog! The City of Sacramento did something new this…
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Scott Johnson Filed 532 ADA Lawsuits in 2018
Happy New Year! 2019 is going to be a great year, unless you are a small business owner or property owner in Sacramento or the bay area. Why is that? Because Scott Johnson is very likely to sue you in 2019 for ADA violations. The numbers don’t lie. Scott Johnson is a very prolific filer…