Jarek Molski

Jarek Molski is a disabled man known for filing hundreds of lawsuits against small businesses for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.[1] Since a 1985 motorcycle accident that left him paralyzed, Molski has filed over 400 lawsuits against California small businesses due to lack of handicap parking, misplaced handrails, and other Disabilities Act violations.[2]

Molski has received heavy criticism over his lawsuits. In 2004, a federal judge accused Molski of extortion, calling him a "hit-and-run plaintiff", and barred Molski from filing further lawsuits.[3] Moski appealed the judge's order to the United States Supreme Court, but was denied after they refused to hear his case.[1]

Lawsuits

All of Molski's lawsuits have been exclusive to small businesses for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. Of them, only one went to a trial, while the rest have been settled out of court.[4] San Francisco attorney, Tom Frankovich has represented Molski in 232 of his cases. He is estimated to have earned over $10 million from Molski's cases.[5]

References
  1. Stateman, Alison (2008-12-29). "Lawsuits by the Disabled: Abuse of the System?". Time Magazine. Archived from the original on December 30, 2008. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
  2. J. Williams, Carol (2008-07-28). "After more than 400 lawsuits, disabled man can sue no more". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
  3. McLoon, Sharon (2008-09-06). "Ruling in ADA Case Is Victory for Small Firms". Washington Post. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
  4. Pentland, William (2008-04-07). "In Pictures: The Worst Places To Get Sued In America". Forbes. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
  5. Russel, Ron (2008-04-07). "ADA Lawsuit Factory in SF". SF Weekly. Retrieved 2007-07-11.
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