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For small business owners, facing an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuit can feel like an uphill battle. These lawsuits often allege accessibility violations, and the costs of litigation can be daunting, even for businesses striving to comply with ADA regulations. However, a recent victory in the case of Orlando Garcia v. Zarco Hotels Inc. (Case No. 21STCV00023), defended by Stuart Tubis, Esq. and Martin Orlick, Esq., provides a roadmap for defendant businesses to not only fight these lawsuits but also recover significant attorneys’ fees when they prevail. It takes the right facts, the right lawyer and a genuine commitment to fight for what is right.

The Case: Orlando Garcia v. Zarco Hotels Inc.

JMBM previously reported a successful defense against an ADA lawsuit brought by plaintiff Orlando Garcia in which Garcia alleged that the Hollywood Hotel’s reservation requirements failed to comply with the ADA because the website did not provide enough information about the physical accessibility features of the hotel. Defendant Zarco Hotels found the claims meritless and committed to defending the case on the merits. Zarco Hotels prevailed, and the Court ordered Garcia to pay Zarco Hotels $57,604.90 on July 11, 2023.

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Emotional Support Animals Now Banned on Commercial Flights — Airlines are Crying “Woof”

News accounts abound of passengers bringing a variety of so-called “emotional support” animals aboard commercial air flights. Who hasn’t seen a cute, expensive dog, cat or other animals on flights?  And we have also heard about passengers bringing along cats, turkeys, lizards and emotional support snakes aboard commercial flights. Well, the days of flying pets for free are over, according to new federal rules.

Last week, the Department of Transportation (DOT) adopted new rules that only specially trained dogs can assist passengers with physical or psychiatric disabilities on commercial flights.  This rule comes after years of abuse by passengers who want to have their pets fly free.

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