If you’ve been sued for an ADA violation in California, there’s a good chance the complaint mentions a case called Doran v. 7‑Eleven, Inc.. This case is important because it tells us how many accessibility issues a single plaintiff can include in one lawsuit, and what kind of “injury” is enough to let that lawsuit go forward. The basic story in plain English In Doran v. 7‑Eleven, a wheelchair user visited a 7‑Eleven store in Anaheim and encountered several accessibility probl

When people say “ADA certified” in the context of buildings, they’re really talking about a handful of credentials that prove you understand architectural barriers—parking, ramps, doors, restrooms, paths of travel, all of it. This post keeps it simple, focuses on built‑environment credentials, and explains why some sit higher on the food chain than others. Quick ranking: building accessibility credentials Here’s the big picture first. Table 1 – Architectural accessibility cre