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Pinnock v. International House of Pancakes Franchisee
District Court, S.D. California (1993) | 844 F. Supp. 574; 2 Am. Disabilities Cas. (BNA) 1572; 94 Daily Journal DAR 1925; 1993 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 16399; 1993 WL 566764
TL;DR: A restaurant owner challenged the constitutionality of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) after being sued for having an inaccessible restroom. The court upheld the ADA, finding it a valid exercise of Congress's powers under the Commerce Clause and rejecting claims of vagueness, takings, and improper delegation.
Legal Significance: This case is a significant early test of the Americans with Disabilities Act's constitutionality. It establishes that Title III's public accommodation requirements are a valid exercise of congressional power under the Commerce Clause and withstands vagueness, takings, and non-delegation challenges.