We are deeply concerned about a fixture in the high desert community of Hesperia for the past 35 years: Casa Delicias. Located on the I-15 Corridor as you head north out of San Bernardino, the small family owned mexican restaurant in Hesperia sued for ADA violations may not survive. Like...
Series of ADA Lawsuits in Napa is a Warning Bell for San Diego Business Owners
Recently, there have been several ADA related lawsuits filed against Napa, California business owners by local person who feels ignored and abused by local businesses. This individual has filed a series of ADA lawsuits against more than two dozen local Napa businesses in federal court, eleven of them in September alone....
Avoid Serial ADA Litigation in San Diego
Employers must be prudent and proactive to avoid serial ADA litigation in San Diego. A wave of ADA related lawsuits over the past few years here in San Diego and across California has been attributed to a portion of California’s own ADA law that mandates a minimum of $4,000 penalty...
We Agree with Recent LA Editorial – Its Time to Stop Frivolous ADA Litigation
The Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA was passed in the 1990’s to ensure that all people with disabilities will have an opportunity to access employment opportunities, as well as public spaces and amenities offered to visitors. We fully agree with the intent of these laws, and in the protection...
ADA Compliance in San Diego is a Must in this Highly Litigious Period
ADA litigation in San Diego is at an all-time high. Business owners who cater to the public understand ADA compliance in San Diego is a must in this highly litigious period of time. Many lawsuits are frivolous in nature, in an attempt to quickly settle for the minimum $4,000 per...
Defending San Diego Businesses in ADA Litigation
The Watkins Firm provides extensive courtroom experience and a track record of success defending San Diego businesses in ADA litigation, discrimination, sexual harassment and other business litigation. The number of ADA related lawsuits has rapidly increased over the past few years, and our business attorneys provide sound counsel to help...
Helping San Diego Businesses to Comply with ADA Guidelines
The number of ADA related lawsuits associated with public commercial spaces is rapidly rising, resulting in unexpected expense and contingent liability for San Diego businesses. How can you reduce or eliminate the risk of an ADA dispute? The experienced business attorneys at the Watkins Firm are helping San Diego businesses...
ADA Compliance is the Law For All Public Areas and Commercial Businesses
All public access areas of a commercial business or property must meet ADA compliance laws and the California Building Code (CBC) to ensure that public spaces are accessible to anyone with a disability. You may be surprised to learn that between 16% and 20% of Americans qualify as “disabled” under...
ADA Compliance for San Diego Employers
ADA compliance for San Diego employers has two primary components: Policies and Procedures for Employees, and Compliance with Public Space, Services and Amenities laws. The “lawyers for employers” at the Watkins Firm work with our clients in every phase of the process to ensure that a company is in full...