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Article: A new weapon has emerged in defending lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act.(Ask the EXPERTS)(Frivolous suits (Civil procedure))
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- San Diego Business Journal
- Article date:
- September 17, 2007
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Unfortunately, lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") are becoming a fact of life for business in America. These lawsuits are not only costly but are difficult to defeat. The United States government has imposed a series of regulations which outline minimum requirements for compliance with ADA. Plaintiffs then sue under the technical aspects of the ADA and request attorney's fees. Often, business can be violation of the ADA without realizing it.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion which provides businesses with a way to combat litigants who file numerous lawsuits under the ADA. In Molski v. Evergreen Dynasty ...