How abusive serial ADA litigation is eroding the right to sue for the disabled

how the abusive practice of serial ADA litigation (shakedown lawsuits) destroys standing under Title III of the American Disabilities Act (the “ADA”). Title III of the ADA provides that no individual shall be discriminated against on the basis of disability in a place of public accommodation, requiring removal of physical barriers at public commercial facilities. 42 U.S.C. § 12182(a).… Read More How abusive serial ADA litigation is eroding the right to sue for the disabled

Lack of real physical barriers extinguishes standing under the American Disabilities Act, Title III

Bernhard Law Firm examines the necessity of existing physical barriers to create standing under Title III of the American Disabilities Act (the “ADA”). Title III of the ADA provides that no individual shall be discriminated against on the basis of disability in a place of public accommodation, requiring removal of physical barriers at public commercial facilities.… Read More Lack of real physical barriers extinguishes standing under the American Disabilities Act, Title III