Loading chat...
CA AB1610
Bill
Status
2/7/2012
Primary Sponsor
Donald Wagner
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Requires alleged aggrieved parties to provide written notice to property owners before filing special access violation claims, identifying specific violations with dates and locations.
-
Grants property owners 30 days to respond by either agreeing to make improvements, challenging the violation's validity, or stating corrections have already been made.
-
Provides property owners 120 days to complete improvements if they elect to remedy the violation; allows filing claims only after 120 days if improvements are not completed.
-
Limits damages to special damages only (for actual injuries) if property owner makes improvements; prevents recovery of regular damages or attorney's fees for claims based on the same or similar facts.
-
Requires courts to consider previous or pending damage awards received by the plaintiff for the same or similar injury when determining damages; expresses legislative intent to educate businesses and municipalities about accessibility requirements.
Legislative Description
Special access: liability.
Last Action
In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
4/24/2012