"the notion that the mere filing of lawsuits alleging noncompliance with the ADA is itself an indicator of bad faith or frivolous litigation should be rejected."
"For the ADA to yield its promise of equal access for the disabled, it may indeed be necessary and desirable for committed individuals to bring serial litigation."
"We should not enact legislation like H.R. 3356, which seeks to excuse every public accommodation whether large or small, and even when knowingly and deliberately violating the law, from taking any ste..."
"If that is the only remedy--get into compliance now--order an injunctive action, in effect, to get into compliance now."
"The incentive now under the status quo is that you may be sued and be responsible not only for the expense of getting into compliance, but for attorney's fees."
"I appreciate your holding this hearing today and allowing me to participate, though I am not a member of this committee."
"At the start of the 109th Congress 7 years ago, Republican leadership made the Class Action Fairness Act one of their top legislative priorities."
"Never mind the many State class actions have uncovered significant corporate wrongdoing, vindicated protections provided under State law, and compensated victims."
"Far from reducing frivolous, time-consuming, and expensive litigation, CAFA appears to have encouraged such litigation."
"I, along with several colleagues, expressed grave concerns and voted against CAFA because of the threat it poses to meaningful vindication of State-based rights."
"That amendment was rejected in this Committee when Mr. Conyers and I offered it 7 years ago."
"the many Americans who see the world very differently, including millions of women who value their personal autonomy and their personal liberty, can be forgiven if this looks just like another battle ..."