I work for a small business in Michigan and we are being perused by a plaintiff for them not being able to access our place of business. The lawsuit states that our pathway is interrupted by part of the building and makes entry into the building for the plaintiff impossible. We’ve had dozens of wheelchair bound customers over the years, we don’t recognize the name of the plaintiff and nobody every reached out to ask us about anything prior to this.
The pathway to the building is surrounded by a curb a few inches in height. There is a ramp already installed closest to the nearest handicap parking space. The pathway maintains as width of 38” or more with nothing blocking entry for persons in a wheelchair. We checked everything with the city and ADA to make sure. I researched a bit about “drive-by” law suits and “ramp-chasers” filing these frivolous cases against businesses like mine. The thing is I’m not in violation of ADA regulations. I’ve seen news reports showing “Advocacy” groups extorting hundreds of thousands from small businesses. The settlement wants more than $10,000 and personal information regarding our business. I want to fight the case since I know I’m not in the wrong, I’m just worried the case might get dragged out somehow or cost me more to fight it. Is there a good chance the case will get dismissed? I spoke to an attorney and they said we’d win and it would be dismissed, but that could just be so they make money from us by fighting the case. I don’t have the money for a long and drawn out lawsuit. The lawsuit wants us to comply with ADA, but we already are. What should my next action be?
Written By: OAFArtist
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