Civil Rights
Oct. 1, 2025
Judge denies motions to sanction plaintiff for 'spotters' in ADA case
A judge denied sanctions in four ADA lawsuits against Long Beach businesses, ruling the defense failed to properly serve notice and didn't meet the legal burden to justify penalties.
A Los Angeles County judge has denied sanctions sought against the plaintiff in four cases accusing Long Beach businesses, mostly pubs and bars, of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act, ruling that the motions were improperly served and that the defendant's attorney had not met the initial burden to justify them.
The plaintiff, a man who uses a wheelchair, has filed nearly 20 ADA cases in Los Angeles County over the past year alleging failure to comply with the act...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$795 for an entire year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In