03/05/2021
Hi Point Loma, this is my dad, John, the owner and daily operator of The Gourmet Bagger Sandwich Shop, along with my two youngest siblings who work there (as I did when I was their age).
My dad has recently been hit with a lawsuit by a serial ADA filer. This is an individual who files hundreds, sometimes thousands, of lawsuits against businesses who are not in total compliance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). More often than not, a serial ADA filer has never even visited the businesses they are suing.
This lawsuit in particular has been filed against The Gourmet Bagger for not having an ADA approved outdoor dining table (there is one inside). This all happened at a time when outdoor seating was not even allowed due to the pandemic. How that makes any sense, your guess is as good as mine. Sadly, it’s extremely expensive and time-consuming to defend yourself in court, and my dad’s only viable option was to settle.
Needless to say, this has come at a really bad time for The Gourmet Bagger amidst COVID-19. My dad is doing his best to keep the business afloat and his staff employed without a usable dining room, among other constraints. He’s been making an honest living here for 30 years, and hasn’t taken a profit over the past year. It sickens me that someone is doing this to small businesses, and during a pandemic, no less.
Please consider donating or stopping by for lunch, I guarantee you'll enjoy your meal. They've won the Reader's Choice Awards in the Peninsula Beacon for several years. Thanks so much for supporting local, Point Loma!
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