What does the CBD Class Action Lawsuit mean to your business?
"Last week, a CBD company was hit with a class-action suit claiming violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA")... in a slew of class actions brought by plaintiff Thomas J. Olsen, who is legally blind... several other plaintiffs have filed lawsuits claiming CBD companies' websites are violating the ADA. See, e.g., Guglielmo v. Charlotte's Web, Inc., and Mahoney v. Green Growth Brands LLC... unfortunately for retailers, the wave of lawsuits in this area is likely to continue growing."
By owning a business you are required to offer your products or services to all, regardless of their disability.
You may have never considered that your website could be the subject of much debate for those who fight to protect the rights of over 20 million disabled people in the US.
What happened to Charlotte's Web is happening at an alarming rate to mom & pop, salons, restaurants, lawyers, celebrities, bars, and basically any business that has a website is at risk.
Why is this happening? There is no federal law mandating your compliance, but, and that's a BIG BUT, websites have been deemed "places of public accommodation" and therefore an extension of your business.
2109 saw about 15,000 lawsuits and 2020 is on track to be the biggest year yet!
This puts your business in a position to be sued at any time for discriminating against a disabled person. The cannabis industry seems to be on the radar of those looking to make a quick buck.
We provide free consulting if you have questions on this topic, and we provide solutions when you're ready to take action.
The best solution is to update your website to meet ADA requirements.
Waiting at this point is like the proverbial ostrich with his head in the sand. The problem doesn't go away just because you can't see it.
Our company is not waiting to be sued and yours shouldn't either.
We provide an affordable solution that does three key things:
1) Helps accommodate a disabled person, bringing you more customers
2) Creates a buffer to reduce the chance of a lawsuit
3) Positions your business to get a $5000 tax credit
Here is how to reach us? https://adawebsitegroup.com
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