SF, LA District Attorneys File Suit Against Law Firm Over Alleged Fraudulent ADA Lawsuits

The lawsuit filed by San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin and Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón alleges that law firm Potter Handy LLP files fraudulent, boilerplate lawsuits against the businesses to seek damages and coerce cash settlements from vulnerable business owners.Authorities estimate more than 250 businesses in San Francisco, many of them in Chinatown, have been hit with these ADA lawsuits District Attorney Chesa Boudin calls “fraudulent.

The complaint also alleges the firm was able to claim standing federal court because of the false allegations of ADA violations; otherwise, Potter Handy would have had to file the suits in state court which are subject to procedural limitations of boilerplate litigation under California’s Unruh Act.

It’s an excruciatingly long day of work for Amanda Yen, who saved tips, dollar after dollar, for years, working tables as a recent immigrant, to finally take over Hon’s Wun-Tun House shortly before the pandemic.But last May, after months of pandemic closure, and take-out only service, Yen got slapped with an ADA lawsuit, alleging her restaurant including the sit-down counter were non-compliant.“I already paid $17,000,” said Yen.“We are supportive of ADA laws. We want to be in compliance.

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SF, LA Districts Attorneys File Suit Against Law Firm Over Alleged Fraudulent ADA LawsuitsThe district attorneys of San Francisco and Los Angeles have filed a joint lawsuit against a law firm that has filed thousands of lawsuits against small businesses alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These frivolous ADA law suits drive me nuts. I know a few things about compliance with ADA since my husband has severe mobility issues. This law firm goes beyond the pale with these shake downs of small businesses. They are part of the problem not the solution. Let's not go after criminals, it's small business is the problem. This is why GavinNewsom and these DA's need to go they hate the middle class Finally!!!!
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