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Tag: ADA compliance

An outdoor table at a restaurant in Redwood City, Calif. declares that it is accessible for wheelchair users. April 10, 2022.
Posted inLocal News

ADA serial filer suffers another setback in federal court

by Joe Dworetzky, Bay City News Foundation June 30, 2022June 30, 2022

The hits keep on coming for Brian Whitaker, a serial filer of lawsuits against small businesses under the Americans with Disabilities Act.  On Monday, U.S. District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers dismissed Whitaker’s suit against Salah R. Salah, the owner of Deja Vu Juice Bar in San Mateo.  She found that Whitaker did not plausibly […]

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Law firm at center of ADA compliance suits fires back, accuses two DAs of harassment

by Joe Dworetzky, Bay City News Foundation June 17, 2022June 15, 2022
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In court, ADA plaintiff outlines new strategy to retain, possibly increase Bay Area lawsuits

by Joe Dworetzky, Bay City News Foundation June 2, 2022June 1, 2022
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Judge tosses ADA website accessibility suit predicated on ‘dreams and window shopping’

by Joe Dworetzky, Bay City News Foundation May 24, 2022May 23, 2022
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Redwood City restaurant owners targeted by ADA suits trying to recover settlement costs

by Joe Dworetzky, Bay City News Foundation May 18, 2022May 17, 2022
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With lawsuit pending against Potter Handy, the firm’s Bay Area ADA filings plummet

by Joe Dworetzky, Bay City News Foundation May 8, 2022May 6, 2022
An outdoor table at a restaurant in Redwood City, Calif. declares that it is accessible for wheelchair users. April 10, 2022.
Posted inLocal News

Federal judge orders serial plaintiffs in 9 ADA cases to demonstrate standing to sue

by Joe Dworetzky, Bay City News Foundation April 25, 2022April 25, 2022
Posted inLocal News

SF District attorney releases map of businesses targeted in alleged fraudulent ADA suits

by Keith Burbank, Bay City News Foundation April 24, 2022April 25, 2022
Posted inFeatured News

Play equipment takes wing as Lafayette unveils Brook Street Park improvements

by Tony Hicks, Bay City News Foundation April 20, 2022April 20, 2022
Posted inLocal News

SF, LA district attorneys accuse San Diego law firm of shaking down small business owners

by Joe Dworetzky, Bay City News Foundation April 18, 2022April 18, 2022

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