Neighborhood coffee shops and craft breweries have seen a noticeable increase in lawsuits recently. These are not large national chains with in-house legal teams. They are community-based businesses—often operating in older buildings—that may not know they are violating the law until they are served with a lawsuit. Under the Americans…
Few states present greater ADA litigation risk to medical practices than California. In recent years, plaintiffs and ADA rights advocates have increasingly targeted medical facilities across the state, often filing high-volume lawsuits based on technical accessibility violations. Many practice owners are caught off guard, believing they are either compliant or…
Federal and state enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) continues to evolve, creating significant compliance and litigation risk for public entities under Title II and businesses under Title III. While much of the attention around ADA compliance focuses on private lawsuits, government enforcement—particularly by the U.S. Department of…
If you own a business with a customer-facing website, you are likely already familiar with the wave of litigation surrounding Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. But a new legal action is rising throughout California courts, and it targets a technology you probably use every day: standard website analytics and…
Public entities, from state and local governments to special districts like water or fire departments, rely on PDFs to convey information and communicate with the public. But inaccessible PDFs can exclude individuals with disabilities, risking noncompliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). With new accessibility rules…
For businesses relying on email marketing, California’s regulatory environment is fraught with pitfalls. Unsolicited commercial emails, or spam, have been a focus of state enforcement for years, but a recent uptick in demand letters from firms like Pacific Trial Attorneys is escalating the risks. These pre-litigation notices, often penned by…
It turns out crystal balls aren’t quite what they used to be. While they may be able to see into your future, they have not been able to see the rash of Americans with Disabilities (ADA) lawsuits filed against their businesses. Recently, we’ve seen an increase in ADA lawsuits targeting…
Los Angeles remains a focal point for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits, with claims targeting both physical barriers and digital inaccessibility of websites and mobile apps. California sees the highest number of ADA lawsuits filed each year compared to other states. The greater Los Angeles area in particular sees…
If you own a business in California, chances are you’ve heard about serial ADA litigants. This isn’t a coincidence. California is widely considered ground zero for serial ADA litigation. But why here? And what can you do to protect your business? California’s Laws Make ADA Lawsuits More Attractive to Plaintiffs…
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is designed to ensure equal access and opportunity for people with disabilities, but for many business owners ADA compliance can be a legal minefield. Even well-intentioned companies can face costly lawsuits for alleged violations, often over small oversights that could have been addressed proactively.…