Democratic Senator
Dianne Feinstein represents California and she wants to reduce the amount of lawsuits
against the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). She states that many business owners have
contacted her regarding slight physical/mental challenge discrepancies to their
stores in California. She wrote a letter
to lawmakers voicing displeasure.
“I proudly support the ADA, and the ability it has given to
people with special needs to have access to the facilities and services they
require to lead healthy, productive lives,” Feinstein wrote in her letter to
the state senate president. “However… I am troubled by reports that these
lawsuits may unfairly and unnecessarily threaten the viability of some small
businesses in our state.”
Feinstein cites a specific instance in one city. She states that the same lawyer took legal
action against a business because the owners didn’t post signs close to
accessible parking stating towing of violators.
Business owners had to pay 5-$14,000 for the error.
Some people in California think of these lawsuits as “predatory.”
Feinstein states that state law is at fault for the rise in ADA claims because
it permits people who sue to receive compensation for hardship in some
cases. She wants state lawmakers to debate
the topic and is contemplating action at the federal level if nothing is resolved.
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