Thanks a LOT, George HW Bush, ya worthless uber-elite statist!
Our people knew this would happen so how does it look if they vote against it?
The good news is that it made the handicapped more available to live normal lives and be a part of the work force.
Goldwater voted against the Civil Rights Act because it took away one’s freedom of association. Made sense enough to be branded a racist.
A more strict interpretation is necessary starting with loser pays.
This went on in Los Angeles a decade or more ago and KFI640 radio went after the lawfirm that was using this tactic. It took a few years but they were driven out. Maybe a law was passed or the law licensing was threaten.
We had one of those here on the San Francisco Peninsula. He never set foot in the stores. Some went out of business, some moved, others did expensive remodeling. Some stores had back doors off of the rear parking plaza. There were two steps down to the main floor. Stores closed their back entrances after SIXTY YEARS without any problems. It is a short distance around the corner to the front door.
I HATE this crap!
This has been going on forever. I owned a small ceramic studio on La Mesa, CA 25 years ago. The Merchant Association was warned about this and suggested that everybody put a sign on their window saying that there is not public restroom. The shakedowns have been going on since ADA was established.
And you thought only lawyers were ambulance chasers.
wy69
I have heard of people like this before.
Disabled, though crooked individuals who have figured out how to game the system. Many will harass a business so relentlessly, that business will end up going bankrupt or leaving town.
I talked to some freeway pavement construction workers.
They knew about this stuff, and saw a repeat guy gaming freeway facilities where humans were involved.
A question for any FR legal mind:
Are legal judgements or settlements viewed as taxable income?
Clearly, that facility was built for the fittest of the fit ice skater/hockey player. Too bad. The ADA scammers made a visit. They insisted on a long list of accommodations that no skating patron would even need or want. The choice was to do the demanded upgrades or close because it was to expensive. The latter choice occurred because their customer base was very small and they couldn't charge enough to make the improvements. Another stupid outcome.
The person bringing the law suit should only get court costs and the city medal of freedom for bringing attention to safety or regulation deficiencies. It should be a non-profit lawsuit if their is no injury involved.