This report is about law firms going after small businesses under the "guise" of enforcing the ada act americans with disabilities act
I think, just by looking at the sheer volume of cases they are doing it for profit (at appx $8000 settlements per case times over 2000 cases) it is big money.
What I am focusing on here is just in the San diego area, nation wide it is enormus.
The lawer Pinnock had hundreds of cases on the books in federal court.
One of his "clients" Mr. Gash has many also (all using Pinnocks firm) below is just a few, I have found hundereds by cross referencing them on the federal court acces site.
I found most settle out of court for about $8000, the ones that go to court (at the request of the persons being suied) seem to be setteled in favor of the small businesses, or thrown out of court by the judge, never going before a jury as requested)
My advice (request) it spread the word on this, make them (and all the other lawyers that are doing this for profit) take every case to court.
Also, complain to your local congress persons, the media, ect.
Also, if you are involved (being suied over ada access), contact John Mattes
FOX TV6 REPORTER "John Mattes"
858 650 6093
I have heard (as we all have) of this going on, but until I actually looked at the federal court site and saw the volume of cases it did not have much meaning.
Also, looking at the complaints being filed, it appears to be generated by a word processing programme, and the lawfirms just insert the names of the persons and businesses.
Below are: CASES BY PINNOCK
There are hundreds more listed on the Federal court web site found by corss referencing some of their clients
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Case Number Title Filing
Date Last
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3:92cv01370 Pinnock v. IHOP 09/09/92 03/08/96
3:98cv01240 Mantic Ashantis v. Cocos Family Restaur 07/07/98 08/12/99
3:98cv02262 Mantic Ashantis v. El Cajon Ford 12/15/98 03/15/99
3:98cv02263 Mantic Ashanti v. Taco Bell Number 132 12/15/98 05/28/99
3:98cv02264 Mantic Ashanti v. Godfather's Pizza 12/15/98 08/31/99
3:99cv00198 Mantic Ashantis v. Old CA Restaurant 02/05/99 06/25/99
3:99cv00199 Mantic Ashantis v. Lucky Store 02/05/99 09/20/99
3:99cv00468 Mantic Ashantis v. Palomar Plaza 03/15/99 08/20/99
3:99cv00895 Mantic Ashantis v. Travel Time Motel 04/30/99 08/04/99
3:99cv00897 Mantic Ashantis v. Pearson Ford Company 04/30/99 12/17/99
3:99cv01090 Mantic Ashantis v. El Pollo Loco 05/26/99 01/21/00
3:99cv02013 Mantic Ashantis v. Casa Picante Mexican 09/17/99 11/01/99
3:99cv02083 Mantic Ashantis v. Del Taco Restaurant 09/27/99 02/11/00
3:99cv02084 Mantic Ashantis v. Poway Chinese Buffet 09/27/99 12/29/99
3:99cv02085 Mantic Ashantis v. Pacific Diamond 09/27/99 02/24/00
3:00cv00054 Mantic Ashantis v. Vons Number 2370 01/11/00 05/15/00
3:00cv00177 Mantic Ashantis v. Arnolds Home 01/27/00 05/04/00
3:00cv00281 Mantic Ashantis v.RU Hungry 02/09/00 08/30/00
3:00cv00388 Mantic Ashantis v. Poway Fun Bowl 02/24/00 09/19/00
3:00cv00475 Mantic Ashantis v. Perry Ford 03/08/00 07/03/00
3:00cv00583 Mantic Ashantis v. Cush Acura 03/21/00 07/24/00
3:00cv00584 Mantic Ashantis v. San Diego Volvo 03/21/00 06/19/00
3:00cv00738 Mantic Ashantis v. Chevron Svc Station 04/12/00 07/17/00
3:00cv00886 Mantic Ashantis v. Zarlitos Family 05/02/00 01/24/01
3:00cv01037 Mantic Ashantis v. Don Jilbertos 05/22/00 10/25/00
3:00cv01116 Mantic Ashantis v. Ransom Brothers 06/02/00 01/12/01
3:00cv01336 Mantic Ashantis v. Old Schoolhouse 07/05/00 12/19/00
3:00cv01337 Mantic Ashantis v. Mossy Nissan Kearny 07/05/00 11/09/00
3:00cv01339 Mantic Ashantis v. South Bay Plaza 07/06/00 10/13/00
3:00cv01340 Mantic Ashantis v. Point Point Joint 07/06/00 01/15/02
3:00cv01384 Mantic Ashantis v. Grace Foreign 07/11/00 12/08/00
3:00cv01575 Mantic Ashantis v. Subway Sandwich 08/07/00 12/29/00
3:00cv02030 Mantic Ashantis v. La Z Boy Furniture 10/11/00 02/12/01
3:00cv02501 Mantic Ashantis v. Port of Subs 12/18/00 05/10/01
3:01cv00099 Mantic Ashantis v. Robledos Taco Shop 01/18/01 10/11/02
3:01cv00100 Mantic Ashantis v. 4 Js Mini Mart 01/18/01 02/26/02
3:01cv00130 Mantic Ashantis v. Robertos Taco Shop 01/24/01 06/19/01
3:01cv00138 Mantic Ashantis v. Robertos Taco Shop 01/25/01 06/20/01
3:01cv00171 Mantic Ashantis v. Rocky Home Venture 01/31/01 09/17/01
3:01cv00172 Mantic Ashantis v. Soufi Restaurant 01/31/01 11/01/01
3:01cv00230 Mantic Ashantis v. Mira Mesa Mall 02/07/01 10/04/02
3:01cv00261 Mantic Ashantis v. Murphys Market No 2 02/13/01 08/24/01
3:01cv00273 Mantic Ashantis v. Cafe Pacifica 02/15/01 06/08/01
3:01cv00287 Mantic Ashantis v. Eagle Lanes 02/20/01 06/08/01
3:01cv01209 Mantic Ashanti Cause v. OHungrys 07/06/01 12/26/01
3:01cv01210 Mantic Ashanti v. Rancho La Lena 07/06/01 10/18/01
3:01cv01211 Mantic Ashantis v. Saskas Restaurant 07/06/01 10/18/01
3:01cv01316 Mantic Ashanti Cause v. San Diego Paradise 07/20/01 01/28/02
3:01cv01317 Mantic Ashantis v. Good Nite Inn 07/20/01 02/08/02
3:01cv01360 Mantic Ashantis v. Bahia Hotel 07/26/01 08/14/02
3:01cv01361 Mantic Ashantis v. Bedder Buy 07/26/01 12/20/01
3:01cv02220 Mantic Ashantis v. Ocean Park Inn 12/04/01 03/28/02
3:01cv02252 Mantic Ashantis v. Firehouse Beach Cafe 12/06/01 06/28/02
3:02cv00426 Mantic Ashantis v. Dana Inn 03/06/02 06/26/02
3:02cv00542 Mantic Ashanti Cause v. Shakespeare Pub 03/21/02 12/04/02
3:02cv00543 Mantic Ashanti Cause v. Saffron Chicken 03/21/02 07/15/02
3:02cv00581 Mantic Ashantis v. Georges at the 03/28/02 03/06/03
3:02cv00963 Mantic Ashantis v. Loews Coronado Bay 05/16/02 10/30/02
3:02cv02139 Mantic Ashantis v. Old Town Plaza Hotel 10/30/02 03/05/03
3:03cv00190 Mantic Ashantis v. Markos Restaurant 01/29/03 06/09/03
3:03cv00191 Mantic Ashantis v. Tonys Cafe 01/29/03 06/11/03
3:03cv00361 Mantic Ashantis v. Tom Ranglas Inc 02/21/03 07/01/03
3:03cv01646 Manic Ashantis Cause v. Hampton Inn 08/18/03 02/19/04
3:03cv01750 Mantic Ashantis v. M V Partners 08/29/03 04/13/04
3:03cv02214 Mantic Ashantis v. ARG Enterprises Inc 11/10/03 04/07/04
3:03cv02371 Pinnock v. Sandcastle Inn Inc 11/26/03 02/23/04
3:03cv02501 Pinnock v. Arete Partners 12/12/03 07/15/04
3:03cv02502 Pinnock v. Chilis Grill and Bar 12/12/03 04/27/04
3:03cv02535 Pinnock v. Bullys Corporation 12/18/03 03/05/04
3:03cv02536 Pinnock v. Chu 12/18/03 05/11/04
3:03cv02537 Pinnock v. Gentry Assoc LLC 12/18/03 07/28/04
3:04cv00017 Pinnock v. S Wilson Uptown Inc 01/05/04 09/20/04
3:04cv00191 Pinnock v. Lin 01/29/04 09/07/04
3:04cv00233 Pinnock v. Mitich 02/05/04 06/17/04
3:04cv00296 Pinnock v. Lin 02/12/04 03/30/04
3:04cv00297 Pinnock v. Berdeski 02/12/04 07/14/04
3:04cv00298 Pinnock v. Happy Team Inc 02/12/04 03/29/04
3:04cv00581 Pinnock v. Tristar Hotels LLC 03/19/04 06/18/04
3:04cv00582 Pinnock v. Hitching Post Motels 03/19/04 04/20/04
3:04cv00583 Pinnock v. Lin 03/19/04 07/08/04
3:04cv00584 Pinnock v. Sae Onge 03/19/04 10/26/04
3:04cv00585 Pinnock v. Americana Restaurant 03/19/04 10/14/04
3:04cv00586 Pinnock v. Portland Hotels LLC 03/19/04 06/17/04
3:04cv00687 Pinnock v. Goodson 04/05/04 08/20/04
3:04cv00689 Pinnock v. Highway 395 Resort 04/05/04 06/29/04
3:04cv00690 Pinnock v. Performance Hotels 04/05/04 08/26/04
3:04cv00768 Pinnock v. La Quinta Inn 04/15/04 07/29/04
3:04cv00887 Mantic Ashantis v. Best Western Suites 04/28/04 10/26/04
3:04cv01184 Pinnock v. Butcher Shop Steak 06/14/04 08/27/04
3:04cv01185 Pinnock v. Pho Tau Bay 06/14/04 11/17/04
3:04cv01308 Pinnock v. Napa Auto Parts 06/30/04 12/03/04
3:04cv01340 Pinnock v. Rainbow Produce 07/06/04 11/04/04
3:04cv01341 Pinnock v. Maple Cottage 07/06/04 12/01/04
3:04cv01342 Pinnock v. Plaza Donuts 07/06/04 12/13/04
3:04cv01343 Pinnock v. Family House 07/06/04 12/09/04
3:04cv01344 Pinnock v. Econolodge 07/06/04 12/03/04
3:04cv01367 Pinnock v. Rivera Motel 07/08/04 12/01/04
3:04cv01368 Pinnock v. Huffmans Bar B Que 07/08/04 11/16/04
3:04cv01381 Pinnock v. Butcher Shop 07/09/04 11/08/04
3:04cv01383 Pinnock v. California Produce 07/09/04 10/27/04
3:04cv01393 Pinnock v. Jade House 07/12/04 10/15/04
3:04cv01435 Pinnock v. Embers Grille 07/19/04 11/22/04
3:04cv01436 Pinnock v. Highland Center 07/19/04 10/13/04
3:04cv01458 Pinnock v. Antique Row Cafe 07/21/04 11/19/04
3:04cv01459 Pinnock v. Adams Avenue Grill 07/21/04 09/15/04
3:04cv01460 Pinnock v. Nunus Bar 07/21/04 12/01/04
3:04cv01461 Pinnock v. Kids Furniture 07/21/04 11/05/04
3:04cv01462 Pinnock v. National Plaza 07/21/04 10/28/04
3:04cv01463 Pinnock v. Buca Di Beppo 07/21/04 11/05/04
3:04cv01723 Pinnock v. Harbor Fish Cafe 08/25/04 12/06/04
3:04cv01724 Pinnock v. China Town 08/26/04 12/06/04
3:04cv01725 Pinnock v. Mariscos Mazatlan 08/26/04 08/27/04
3:04cv01813 Pinnock v.inns of America 09/10/04 12/07/04
3:04cv01986 Pinnock v. Neimans Restaurant 10/04/04 12/15/04
3:04cv01987 Pinnock v. Olympic Resort Hotel 10/04/04 12/17/04
3:04cv02046 Pinnock v. Ocean Palm Beach 10/13/04 11/30/04
3:04cv02047 Pinnock v. Hilton Garden Inn 10/13/04 11/08/04
3:04cv02048 Pinnock v. Best Western Beach 10/13/04 12/15/04
3:04cv02049 Pinnock v. Best Western Beach 10/13/04 12/03/04
3:04cv02136 Pinnock v. Carsbad Gas 10/26/04 12/06/04
3:04cv02137 Pinnock v. Courtyrad 10/26/04 12/17/04
3:04cv02138 Pinnock v. Holiday Inn 10/26/04 12/03/04
3:04cv02139 Pinnock v. PB Bar & Grill 10/26/04 12/15/04
3:04cv02141 Pinnock v. Sushi Fix 10/26/04 12/16/04
3:04cv02206 Pinnock v. Poinsettia Village 11/03/04 12/17/04
3:04cv02279 Pinnock v. Tamarack Beach Hotel 11/15/04 11/17/04
3:04cv02345 Pinnock v. Carlsbad Co Stores 11/23/04 11/30/04
3:04cv02407 Pinnock v. Four Seasons Resort 12/02/04 12/17/04
There were 128 matching case records found.
Below are listed GASH CASES., more showing every week
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Case Number Title Filing
Date Last
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3:04cv00170 Gash v. Hsieh 01/27/04 11/18/04
3:04cv00282 Gash v. Napa Auto Parts 02/10/04 11/23/04
3:04cv00394 Gash v. National Spring Co 02/24/04 10/27/04
3:04cv00795 Gash v. Coci of Seaport Inc 04/19/04 07/30/04
3:04cv00796 Gash v. Chase-Hatton Inc 04/19/04 08/20/04
3:04cv00797 Gash v. Seaport Coffee 04/19/04 11/24/04
3:04cv00798 Gash v. Ben and Jerrys Ice 04/19/04 12/08/04
3:04cv00799 Gash v. Alamo Flags 04/19/04 07/06/04
3:04cv00800 Gash v. Stepensky 04/19/04 07/09/04
3:04cv01426 Gash v. Wonder Hostess Bread 07/15/04 10/28/04
3:04cv01427 Gash v. East County Athletic 07/15/04 07/21/04
3:04cv01428 Gash v. Allens Flowers 07/15/04 11/16/04
3:04cv01429 Gash v. C & C Glass 07/15/04 07/22/04
3:04cv01546 Gash v. S&G Zavaro LLC 08/02/04 12/16/04
3:04cv01547 Gash v. Neighborhood Dental 08/02/04 12/07/04
3:04cv01807 Gash v. Hunters Nursery Inc 09/09/04 11/29/04
3:04cv01814 Gash v. Magic Payless Towing 09/10/04 12/06/04
3:04cv02008 Gash v. Greenwood Memorial 10/06/04 10/07/04
3:04cv02204 Gash v. Michael P Murphy 11/03/04 11/04/04
3:04cv02339 Gash v. Bitech Incorporated 11/23/04 11/24/04
3:04cv02342 Gash v. Truckin Stuff Inc 11/23/04 11/24/04
3:04cv02343 Gash v. Sunbelt Towing 11/23/04 11/24/04
3:04cv02344 Gash v. Penske Truck Leasing 11/23/04 11/24/04
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Case Number Title Filing
Date Last
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3:98cv00823 Gash v. Arco Gasoline 05/01/98 07/12/00
3:98cv01109 Gash v. San Carlos Unocal 76 06/15/98 05/07/99
3:98cv01110 Gash v. California Bytes 06/15/98 11/30/98
3:98cv01626 Gash v. Navajo Inn Cocktail 09/09/98 07/20/99
3:98cv01683 Gash v. Nicos Mexican Food 09/16/98 01/19/99
3:98cv02346 Gash v. Hearth House 12/29/98 03/31/99
3:99cv00197 Gash v. Beef N Bun 02/05/99 08/24/99
3:99cv00547 Organization v. Keils Food Store 03/22/99 10/25/99
3:99cv00575 Gash v. Toys R Us 03/24/99 11/08/00
3:99cv00576 Gash v. Drew Ford 03/24/99 09/09/99
3:99cv00691 Gash v. Gold Star Taco Shop 04/07/99 08/16/99
3:99cv01392 Gash v. Carpeteria Cabot 07/07/99 11/09/99
3:99cv01393 Gash v. Hungry Howie La Mesa 07/07/99 11/23/99
3:99cv01394 Gash v. Soup Plantation 07/07/99 10/18/99
3:99cv01553 Gash v. Allen's Flowers 07/27/99 10/27/99
3:99cv02014 Gash v. Shell Service 09/17/99 08/08/02
3:99cv02016 Gash v. Electric Castles 09/17/99 01/31/00
3:99cv02018 Gash v.in-N-Out Burgers N 09/17/99 05/10/00
3:99cv02249 Gash v. Salazars Taco Shop 10/20/99 06/01/00
3:00cv00338 Gash v. Tom Hams Lighthouse 02/16/00 06/06/00
3:00cv00461 Gash v. Por Favor Mexican 03/07/00 05/15/01
3:00cv00549 Gash v. Dennys Restaurant 03/16/00 09/12/00
3:00cv00557 Gash v. Parkway Plaza 03/17/00 07/21/00
3:00cv01042 Gash v. Bob Baker Chevrolet 05/22/00 10/04/04
3:00cv02082 Equal Access Assoc v. Metro Towing 10/17/00 03/12/01
3:00cv02140 Equal Access Assoc v. Coast Appliance 10/23/00 04/11/01
3:00cv02324 Equal Access Assoc v. Fantastic Sams 11/20/00 03/15/01
3:00cv02373 Equal Access Assoc v. Arnele Avenue Center 11/30/00 01/07/02
3:00cv02380 Equal Access Assoc v. El Cajon Plumbing 12/01/00 02/20/01
3:01cv00016 Equal Access Assoc v. Dixieline Lumber 01/05/01 12/12/01
3:01cv00017 Equal Access Assoc v. Tipton Honda 01/05/01 03/28/01
3:01cv00030 Equal Access Assoc v. Perrys Cafe 01/08/01 07/05/01
3:01cv00097 Equal Access Assoc v. Budget Inn Motel 01/18/01 07/17/03
3:01cv00098 Equal Access Assoc v. Trader Morts Liquor 01/18/01 05/02/01
3:01cv00256 Equal Access Assoc v. Brigantine Seafood 02/12/01 06/19/01
3:01cv00563 Equal Access Assoc v. Enterprise Rent A 04/02/01 07/31/01
3:01cv00567 Equal Access Assoc v. San Diego Landfill 04/02/01 09/10/01
3:01cv00569 Equal Access Assoc v. Brigantine Seafood 04/02/01 05/15/01
3:01cv00946 Equal Access Assoc v. Preferred Dental 05/30/01 11/28/01
3:01cv00953 Equal Access Assoc v. Baskin Robbins Store 05/30/01 01/15/02
3:01cv00954 Equal Access Assoc v. Carl Burgers 05/30/01 11/09/01
3:01cv00955 Equal Access Assoc v. Santanas Mexican 05/30/01 02/14/02
3:01cv00956 Equal Access Assoc v. Bradleys Towing Inc 05/30/01 08/06/02
3:01cv00966 Equal Access Assoc v. Verizon Paging 05/31/01 12/10/02
3:01cv00969 Equal Access Assoc v. K-Mart 05/31/01 10/17/01
3:01cv00972 Equal Access Assoc v. Allstate Insurance 05/31/01 11/06/01
3:01cv00973 Equal Access Assoc v. Big K Mart 05/31/01 10/17/01
3:01cv00974 Equal Access Assoc v. Big K Mart 05/31/01 11/13/01
3:01cv00975 Equal Access Assoc v. Ship N Shore Liquor 05/31/01 11/13/01
3:01cv00976 Equal Access Assoc v. Midway Wine 05/31/01 11/19/01
3:01cv00977 Equal Access Assoc v. Santa Clara Motel 05/31/01 01/03/02
3:01cv01374 Equal Access Assoc v. Verizon Wireless 07/27/01 12/10/01
3:01cv01375 Equal Access Assoc v. Gash 07/27/01 12/11/01
3:02cv00070 Equal Access Assoc v. Metro Volkswagen 01/11/02 09/04/02
3:02cv00385 Equal Access Assoc v. Rentx 02/28/02 06/19/02
3:02cv00494 Equal Access Assoc v. Daewoo on the Mile 03/15/02 08/12/02
3:02cv00945 Equal Access Assoc v. Westcott Mazda 05/14/02 09/12/02
3:02cv01320 Equal Access Assoc v. Mercedes Benz 07/03/02 10/30/02
3:02cv01416 Equal Access Assoc v. San Diego Auto 07/19/02 01/09/03
3:02cv01418 Equal Access Assoc v. Jeromes Furniture 07/19/02 12/30/02
3:02cv01525 Equal Access Assoc v. Napa Auto Parts 08/05/02 01/15/03
3:02cv01527 Equal Access Assoc v. Bridgestone 08/05/02 12/19/02
3:03cv00218 Equal Access Assoc v. Canyon Pottery 02/03/03 07/03/03
3:03cv00232 Equal Access Assoc v. Piano Warehouse 02/04/03 10/02/03
3:03cv00238 Equal Access Assoc v. Automobile Club 02/05/03 06/02/03
3:03cv00281 Equal Access Assoc v. La Mesa Lumber 02/11/03 05/29/03
3:03cv00300 Equal Access Assoc v. Banner Mattress 02/13/03 06/18/03
3:03cv00301 Equal Access Assoc v. Parkway Bowl 02/13/03 10/30/03
3:03cv00745 Gash v. West Coast Towing 04/15/03 02/03/04
3:03cv01048 Equal Access Assoc v. Mens Warehouse 05/27/03 11/29/04
3:03cv01135 Equal Access Assoc v. Subway #917 06/05/03 10/07/03
3:03cv01137 Equal Access Assoc v. Hometown Buffet 06/05/03 11/19/03
3:03cv01158 Equal Access Assoc v. Aztec Appliance 06/11/03 09/30/03
3:03cv01159 Equal Access Assoc v. Appliance Parts 06/11/03 11/12/03
3:03cv01160 Equal Access Assoc v. Appliance Parts 06/11/03 11/12/03
3:03cv01180 Equal Access Assoc v. Worldwide Auto Parts 06/16/03 11/10/03
3:03cv01184 Equal Access Assoc v. Carquest Southern 06/16/03 09/10/03
3:03cv01251 Equal Access Assoc v. Napa Auto Parts 06/27/03 01/29/04
3:03cv01255 Equal Access Assoc v. Fiber Tech Auto 06/27/03 06/23/04
3:03cv01266 Gash v. Enterprise 06/27/03 09/30/03
3:03cv01267 Equal Access Assoc v. Worldwide Auto Parts 06/27/03 11/20/03
3:03cv01268 Equal Access Assoc v. Enterprise 06/27/03 11/10/03
3:03cv01315 Roy Gash v. San Diego Ice Arena 07/03/03 01/08/04
3:03cv01795 Gash v. Subway Sandwiches 09/08/03 03/04/04
3:03cv02262 Gash v. Smogs R Us 11/17/03 09/09/04
3:03cv02389 Gash v. East County Feed 12/01/03 12/13/04
3:03cv02390 Gash v. Labcorp 12/01/03 09/27/04
3:03cv02391 Gash v.inkys Schwinn 12/01/03 06/16/04
3:03cv02392 Gash v. Sinclair Paint Co 12/01/03 09/15/04
3:03cv02444 Gash v. Seaport Village 12/08/03 12/16/04
3:03cv02445 Gash v. Weight Watchers 12/08/03 06/30/04
3:03cv02503 Gash v. Kelly Paper 12/12/03 06/15/04
3:04cv00081 Gash v. Goodbody Mortuary 01/12/04 08/27/04
3:04cv01764 Gash v.ca Elec & Industrial 08/31/04 09/03/04
3:04cv02202 Gash v. Hughes 11/03/04 11/04/04
There were 95 matching case records found.
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