Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

There are disabled persons that have made a living out of suing business owners for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Unruh Act. Often times, these claims are premised upon trivial violations of the ADA standards. Something as minor as a bathroom mirror being a ¼ inch too high or a doorway being a ¼ inch too narrow may cost a business owner thousands of dollars in statutory penalties.

ADA and Unruh Act claims can also result in a Court order that requires a business owner to make costly repairs. If permits are required for the repairs, this can further complicate the process and increase the expense because the building department may require code upgrades or other improvements as a condition of issuing the permit.

If you have been threatened with an ADA or Unruh Act claim, or worse yet, have been sued for alleged violations thereof, do not hesitate to contact us. The Law Office of Robert A. von Esch IV has successfully resolved ADA claims for business owners throughout Southern California.