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Re: cost of lawsuit?

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From: glen walker
Date: May 22, 2019 11:41AM

We're all in the same boat with regards to this being shortsighted and a
missed opportunity. I was mainly curious from the monetary standpoint.
I've seen demand letters for $4k so that seems to be in the range you've
seen, Jared. I'm sure the lawyers have done their homework and set the
demand amount in the "sweet spot" where it's less hassle to just pay rather
than to fight the suit.

I hate these driveby lawsuits. It gives a11y a bad rap.

I'm curious why double jeopardy (5th Amendment - so a US based law) doesn't
apply. Is it because an ADA lawsuit isn't claiming the defendant is
committing a "crime"? The 5th Amendment pertains to being tried of a crime.