Jocelyn Pierre, a paraplegic New Yorker, has filed 113 federal lawsuits against various businesses including restaurants and charities for not providing handicap access since 2018. Represented by lawyers Bradly and Darren Marks, Pierre's legal actions appear to exploit the Americans with Disabilities Act, capitalizing on settlements rather than actual harm. Many targeted businesses have disputed Pierre's claims, and some report a lack of memory of any encounter. This trend of using ADA lawsuits for profit has sparked controversy, questioning the ethics of such practices.
Pierre claims he's tried to enter a business but couldn't; his lawyers then swoop in to sue on the grounds that the place is violating the ADA.
It's cheaper and easier for most places just to settle, rather than fight it out through the courts.
The guy who runs Electric Lotus has zero memory of Pierre ever even coming in, reportedly a common theme in these lawsuits.
That's the way, boys - bankrupt local charities for fun and profit!
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