California is the hotspot for ADA and disability‑access lawsuits, especially against small businesses. Lawmakers in Sacramento are under pressure from both disability advocates and business groups to change how these cases work. Why ADA Lawsuits Are Such a Big Deal in California Under federal law (the ADA), plaintiffs can get injunctions and attorney’s fees, but no automatic money damages. In California, the Unruh Civil Rights Act adds statutory damages—usually at least $4,00

If it feels like Los Angeles has stopped repaving streets and fixing sidewalks, you’re not imagining it. Since Measure HLA (Healthy Streets LA) passed, the City has been quietly changing how it does street work in ways that also delay long‑overdue ADA sidewalk and curb ramp upgrades. In practice, this strategy keeps many sidewalks out of compliance even though federal law already requires accessible routes. Let’s break down what’s going on in plain language. Quick primer: wha