Abuse of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Preventing exploitation of the Americans with Disabilities Act will protect small businesses while promoting genuine accessibility improvements.

The Problem

Some trial lawyers file lawsuits targeting small businesses over minor or technical violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, often seeking quick settlements rather than genuine accessibility improvements.

ATRA’s Position

Amend ADA enforcement rules to require notice-and-cure periods before lawsuits can be filed, encouraging compliance without punishing small businesses unfairly.

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CA, 2024 | Piasa Armory, LLC. v. Raoul #2

(II., filed October 7, 2024): Arguing against the elimination of

California
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IL, 2024 | Piasa Armory, LLC. v. Raoul

(II., filed October 7, 2024): Arguing against the elimination of

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LA, 2024 | Beinvenu et. al. v. The Society of the Roman Catholic…

(La., filed May 20, 2024): Urging the court to not

California
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Drake v. Bayer
(9th Circ., filed May 26, 2026): Arguing that rehearing should be granted to clarify the standards applicable to establishing class-wide injury.  The...
9th Circuit
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In Re FirstEnergy Corp. Securities Litigation
(6th Circ., filed May 21, 2026): Arguing that Comcast’s limits on class certification provide essential protections for American businesses and inves...
6th Circuit
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Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, et. al.
(U.S., filed May 18, 2026): Arguing the state law does not provide a mechanism to recover damages for costs attributed to global climate change. Clim...
SCOTUS
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Veto Request, House Bill 26-1236, “Arbitration Reform”
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Colorado
Second Letter Urging Veto of HB 449 / SB 229 Following Rejection of Amendments
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Virginia
Comment by Leading Defense Bar and Business Groups Opposing Nonlawyer Ownership and Fee-Sharing
Tennessee Supreme Court comment by leading business and defense bar groups opposing nonlawyer law firm ownership – 4.30.2026Download ...
Tennessee
Blade v. Sig Saurer
(E.D. Pa., filed April 6, 2026): Arguing that the court should grant Sig Saurer’s motion for reconsideration because Mallory upends the jurisdictiona...
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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Suquilanda v. Skyway Roofing, Inc.
(Ma., filed March 18, 2026): Urging the court to decline to recognize a new cause of action permitting employees of a subcontractor to sue a contract...
Massachusetts
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Letter Urging Veto or Amendments to House Bill 449 / Senate Bill 229 in Virginia
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Virginia
Corporate Flight from Delaware: The Impact of Escalating Shareholder Litigation and Legal Uncertainty
Unpredictable court rulings and a wave of lawyer-driven, profit-seeking litigation are destabilizing Delaware’s historic dominance for corporat...
Delaware



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