Civil Litigation
Dec. 13, 2023
‘High frequency litigants’ in the ADA realm have gone suddenly silent
In recent years, there was an explosion in the number of ADA access cases in California filed by just a few individuals and law firms. Until recently, about 20% of all civil lawsuits filed in the Northern District of California were ADA access cases.
Richard A. MacBride
Law Offices of Richard A. MacBridePhone: (415) 730-6289
Email: richardmacbridelaw@gmail.com
The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.)(“ADA”), is a “private attorney general” statute. Enforcement is primarily through lawsuits brought by private individuals who are disabled. In ADA lawsuits brought to enjoin the removal of barriers, such as non-compliant restrooms and parking spaces, attorney’s fees and costs are available, as well as an injunction to remove the barriers. However, damages are not available.
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