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Business and Property Owners Must Beware of the Still-New ADA Law

Best Practices Construction Law

The purpose was "to provide clear, strong, consistent, enforceable standards addressing discrimination against individuals with disabilities." Recent lawsuits in Middle Tennessee have focused on shopping centers and restaurants, hotels and ATMs at financial institutions.

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Business and Property Owners Must Beware of the Still-New ADA Law

Best Practices Construction Law

The purpose was "to provide clear, strong, consistent, enforceable standards addressing discrimination against individuals with disabilities." Recent lawsuits in Middle Tennessee have focused on shopping centers and restaurants, hotels and ATMs at financial institutions.

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#107:  "Prevailing Party" Attorneys' Fees Provisions

NH Construction Law

A recent case from Tennessee affirmed an award of $201,255.50 on a $7,650 verdict under a Massachusetts anti-discrimination statute). And sometimes it is. in attorneys’ fees to a homeowner who sued for $12,400 and won a $6,800 jury verdict on a breach of contract claim. Issa Construction, LLC, v. .” ” Diaz v.

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