> Two Portland lawyers file dozens of ADA lawsuits against businesses | The Story | May 16, 2024
Two Portland lawyers file dozens of ADA lawsuits against businesses | The Story | May 16, 2024
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May 16 on The Story: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, businesses are supposed to be equally accessible to people with disabilities. Businesses that don't comply — or that aren't completely in compliance, at least — can find themselves open to legal action. Within the last few months, dozens of Portland businesses have found themselves in that position. A KGW investigation found that two lawyers have sent out a flurry of demand letters, telling small business owners that they are violating some technical aspects of the ADA. If the businesses play ball, they must agree to a settlement that includes becoming compliant and paying attorney's fees — as much as $10,000 in some cases. Businesses that don't agree might find themselves in court. Thirty-five have been sued since September.
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