We are deeply concerned about a fixture in the high desert community of Hesperia for the past 35 years: Casa Delicias. Located on the I-15 Corridor as you head north out of San Bernardino, the small family owned mexican restaurant in Hesperia sued for ADA violations may not survive. Like...
Beware of a Reservation of Rights Letter from Your Insurance Company
It is Halloween week, and one of the most frightening things most people could receive this week from a legal perspective is a “Reservation of Rights” letter from their insurance company. What is this letter about and what should you do if you receive a Reservation of Rights letter from...
Union Tribune Article Notes San Diego Employers Owe $2 Million in Back Pay
A recent article in the Union Tribune highlights a concern the Watkins Firm has been communicating to its business and clients who are San Diego employers: The California Labor Commissioner’s office is restructuring resources and data systems to enforce new employment laws. The article claimed of the 6,533 claims reviewed...
An Important Wage and Hour Lawsuit Against Apple Begins Tomorrow in San Diego
Apple (yes, THAT Apple) is scheduled to face a class action lawsuit that begins tomorrow morning here in San Diego Superior Court. The important wage and hour lawsuit against Apple began in 2011 when four Apple retail employees filed suit alleging several violations of wage and hour laws including: Failure...
Series of ADA Lawsuits in Napa is a Warning Bell for San Diego Business Owners
Recently, there have been several ADA related lawsuits filed against Napa, California business owners by local person who feels ignored and abused by local businesses. This individual has filed a series of ADA lawsuits against more than two dozen local Napa businesses in federal court, eleven of them in September alone....
Effectively Managing Disputes between Contractors
The Watkins Firm has decades of experience and expertise effectively managing disputes between contractors in San Diego. Disputes between a homeowner and a general contractor, or between a general contractor and a sub-contractor as well as contractors on a job site require prompt resolution and effective legal representation. Time is...