Litigation
May 13, 2016
Litigation abuse undermines laws meant to protect disabled
On Tuesday, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill that will increase access for the disabled while also working to reduce some of the extortionate lawsuits based on the Americans with Disabilities Act. By Kim Stone
On Tuesday, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 269 into law. The bill will increase access for the disabled while also working to reduce some of the extortionate lawsuits based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
For years, California has been a favored jurisdiction for lawsuits that are more about money than about access for the disabled. Many of these lawsuits are based on minor or technical violations. Since each ...
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