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Re:Crema Coffee in San Jose Closes Due to ADA Lawsuit by wang_li on Monday February 03, 2020 @09:19PM (#22231728)
I think the California statutory damages are $4,000. The article gives the impression it's a $60,000 settlement being offered:

>The other option to opt for a settlement was not in the cards either, added Tran, who said she could not afford paying a massive $60,000 payout.

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Re:Crema Coffee in San Jose Closes Due to ADA Lawsuit by astura on Monday February 03, 2020 @10:24PM (#22232066)
Looks like $4,000 is the minimum and it's per offense.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unruh_Civil_Rights_Act

>Combined with the California Disabled Persons Acts, disability access plaintiffs are allowed to tack on state claims for money damages onto requests for injunctive relief in ADA lawsuits. The act allows plaintiffs to claim treble damages with a minimum of $4000 per access violation plus attorneys fees.

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