Back in 2002, the City of Encinitas finished its downtown revitalization project, but in the city’s quest for economic development, did the street improvements fail to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California law? These laws work to ensure access is provided to people with disabilities and also prohibit employment discrimination. The San Diego Union Tribune reports on a lawsuit recently filed by Dennis Sharp, who asks the court to order Encinitas to add disabled parking, curb cuts, and make other changes to the area that will provide access for people with disabilities.
The San Diego UT further reports that Encinitas spent $5.2 million on the project. Now the city is dealing with the additional costs of litigating the case, and if it turns out the improvements were not ADA compliant, then Encinitas may end up spending more money on changes that could have been incorporated into the initial upgrades. At least according to Sharp, “Somebody was not doing their homework when they did this.”If your business is facing a possible lawsuit, contact our experienced attorneys as early as possible and we’ll assess your business’s compliance with the ADA and California disability laws while working to get the case resolved. You can also help prevent lawsuits by getting advice before making renovations or constructing new facilities, and learn how your existing facilities can be made ADA compliant without burdening your business too much. If your business is sued, taking the right steps now can provide valuable proof that you’ve taken the appropriate measures to comply with disability laws. Contact San Diego Law Firm’s skilled attorneys at (619) 794-0243.
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