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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Disability Access Claims Commercial Real Estate Market

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Does Your Business Comply with the ADA's Accessibility Requirements?

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Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires businesses that provide goods and services to the public to remove architectural barriers and ensure their facilities are accessible to individuals with...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

One Visit and Vague Plans to Return Not Sufficient to Allow ADA Access Claim

Businesses might see a ray of hope in a recent federal appellate court decision that rejected the ability of a wheelchair-bound patron and “tester” to pursue her claim against a property owner and shop in Cocoa Beach,...more

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"Drive-by" Lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act Continue to Rise

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“Drive-by” lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are more prevalent than ever and continue to rise. ...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

House Passes Bill To Amend Title III Of The ADA In Attempt To Curb Drive-By Lawsuits

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Seyfarth Synopsis: HR 620 requires potential plaintiffs to provide businesses with notice of architectural barriers and give them an opportunity to remove them before filing suit. ...more

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Disabled Access: A Chance to Fix Your Premises Before Being Sued?

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New legislation seeks to level the playing field for businesses that have been targeted by “drive-by” claims alleging discrimination by customers with disabilities who may have never even gone to visit the place of public...more

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Your property was hit with an ADA lawsuit – now what?

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Over the last couple of years, Florida has seen a proliferation of lawsuits alleging violations of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Many of the cases are filed by “serial” filers – plaintiffs that...more

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