Luis Villegas v. Edward A. Snow

I.

INTRODUCTION

On November 9, 2021, the Court held a bench trial on Plaintiff Luis Villegas’s action against Defendants Edward A. Snow and Kiet T. Snow for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) found on property they own and operate. In accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 52(a), the Court concludes based on the material facts outlined below that: (1) Plaintiff has met his burden of proving each element of a disability discrimination claim under the ADA; (2) Defendants have established no affirmative defenses excusing their non-compliance with the ADA; and (3) Plaintiff is entitled to injunctive relief under the ADA, including as to mobility barriers he did not personally encounter.

II.

FACTUAL FINDINGS

Based on the evidence adduced at trial, including witness declarations, live testimony, and the parties’ exhibits, together with the parties’ stipulations, concessions, or admissions in the final Pretrial Conference Order, the Court finds that: 1. In July 2019, Defendants were the owners of the real property located at 299 E. Artesia Blvd., Long Beach, California, including Eddie’s Liquor (“Store”) and the adjoining parking lot. (ECF 38 at…