Proactive Access
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CASp inspections with a CRASCA report and certificate are our most popular service. In addition to providing our clients with a quality evaluation report, the service also grants special legal benefits to CASp inspected businesses. These benefits are effective deterrents against high frequency litigants that file many accessibility related lawsuits for financial gain. The benefits of receiving a CASp inspection include: Minimum statutory damages could be reduced from $4,000 per occurrence to $1,000 per occurrence. The defendant can request a 90 stay which freezes the complaint for 3 months. The defendant can access an Early Evaluation Conference (EEC) in effort to resolve the claim more economically than going to trial. A signed state certificate that can be displayed to the public. The intention of Senate Bill 1608 and 1186 (the California bills that regulate CASps and the benefits provided by them) is to encourage owners to become educated about the accessibility of their facilities and make improvements within their means. The benefits listed above provide a layer of protection between the time when the facility is inspected and improvements are made. After receiving the CASp inspection report, the business owner completes an estimated timeline for barrier removal. While the business should make every effort to make improvements in a timely manner, it is up to the business to determine their timeline. It is important to note that an inspected business receives the benefits listed above on the day of inspection and NOT once corrections are made.