Most people think that all low tables are accessible but table height is only one consideration. While the top of the table surface shall be 28”-34” in height, knee and toe clearance is also required.

Determining who is liable when an ADA lawsuit is filed can get complicated but as a simple rule of thumb; both tenants and property owners have a responsibility to comply with the ADA and other applicable accessibility standards.

It is not uncommon to hear of a single business that has received multiple accessibility related lawsuits. In many cases, the plaintiff never visits the business to begin with. The first lawsuit may only address parking which typically results in a settlement and subsequent improvement of the accessible parking. Meanwhile, there could be significant compliance issues on the interior that were never addressed.

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It is not uncommon to hear of a single business that has received multiple accessibility related lawsuits. In many cases, the plaintiff never visits the business to begin with. The first lawsuit may only address parking which typically results in a settlement and subsequent improvement of the accessible parking. Meanwhile, there could be significant compliance issues on the interior that were never addressed.