What? I'm confused. Are you saying that the Lake Forest Cafe owner has to pay the plaintiff just because they are being sued?
yes. the lawyers fees to try to fight it would be huge.
Posted 24 June 2013 - 07:41 PM
What? I'm confused. Are you saying that the Lake Forest Cafe owner has to pay the plaintiff just because they are being sued?
yes. the lawyers fees to try to fight it would be huge.
Posted 24 June 2013 - 07:47 PM
So all a person has to do is walk around and sue businesses and if there is any merit, the business has to pay? Who thought that one up?
Posted 24 June 2013 - 07:53 PM
Although I don't see the Lake Forest case, if this is the same Robert Kalani, he has been very busy.
http://dockets.justi...=Robert Kalani
Posted 24 June 2013 - 07:56 PM
Although I don't see the Lake Forest case, if this is the same Robert Kalani, he has been very busy.
exactly. its a cottage industry. from what I understand, his lawyer files these lawsuits on his behalf and others on a regular (like weekly) basis. They started in the central valley and have been working their way north.
Posted 24 June 2013 - 08:01 PM
No, that's Kemp. Kalini is from San Jose.
I think his attorney was from San Jose -- he is closer.
Posted 24 June 2013 - 08:02 PM
I think his attorney was from San Jose -- he is closer.
Kalani lives in Amador County
Posted 24 June 2013 - 08:21 PM
This is total BS just like at least 50% (likely many more) of the ADA issues out there! Why aren't local chambers of commerce, our state and federal representatives, and folks at the (federal) small business administration doing something about this? Where are the "advocates" for the small businesses?
I have no doubt that this worthless POS has: a) never visited Lake Forest and, b) never asked for accommodation. He, his attorney, a significant percentage of disabled advocacy groups, and Mr. Kemp (for good measure) need to go to to &%!* and let us enjoy our town.
Posted 24 June 2013 - 08:26 PM
This is total BS just like at least 50% (likely many more) of the ADA issues out there! Why aren't local chambers of commerce, our state and federal representatives, and folks at the (federal) small business administration doing something about this? Where are the "advocates" for the small businesses?
I have no doubt that this worthless POS has: a) never visited Lake Forest and, b) never asked for accommodation. He, his attorney, a significant percentage of disabled advocacy groups, and Mr. Kemp (for good measure) need to go to to &%!* and let us enjoy our town.
Cuz their hands are tied by the liberal BS that has ruined this state.
Posted 24 June 2013 - 08:30 PM
Cuz their hands are tied by the liberal BS that has ruined this state.
Um, no. The ADA is federal and was signed into law by George H.W. Bush (1990) and amended by his son, Gerorge W. Bush (2008), both republicans.
Posted 24 June 2013 - 09:11 PM
Um, no. The ADA is federal and was signed into law by George H.W. Bush (1990) and amended by his son, Gerorge W. Bush (2008), both republicans.
Yeah the law had good intentions to start with then it went off the deep end and nothing has been done to stop it, especially here in Lib land.
Posted 24 June 2013 - 09:17 PM
Um, no. The ADA is federal and was signed into law by George H.W. Bush (1990) and amended by his son, Gerorge W. Bush (2008), both republicans.
Posted 24 June 2013 - 09:20 PM
So this business owner had 31 years to address handicap access according to state law, and as long as she was never cited by the state she figured she could skate by and not adapt to the changing laws.
hmmm.
Posted 24 June 2013 - 09:25 PM
Posted 24 June 2013 - 09:40 PM
It is sad and frustrating to see another local business shut down by this kind of scam lawsuit.
Posted 24 June 2013 - 11:30 PM
So this business owner had 31 years to address handicap access according to state law, and as long as she was never cited by the state she figured she could skate by and not adapt to the changing laws.
hmmm.
Your missing the point. Anyone who files a lawsuit such as this is only looking for money. Look at the link already posted and you'll see this person files a lawsuit roughly 1 time per week. That practically means this is his job. He didn't come all the way from Ione to eat bacon and eggs at this restaurant. Additionally, existing businesses should be grandfathered in unless they do a substantial remodel. With a business this size it'd be practically impossible to retrofit the whole building and stay in business. What has society as a whole gained from this law ?
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