Starbucks locations in California could be forced to lower all of their pickup counters in order to rectify alleged discrimination of individuals with disabilities. United States District Court Judge Dean D. Pregerson ruled on Friday that a class action lawsuit filed against Starbucks Corporation may require lower pickup counters in all California stores with counters that exceed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) height requirement, alleging violations of the ADA and Unruh Civil Rights Act. The plaintiffs contend that the higher counters, which are used to pass hot liquids, discriminate against disabled customers and pose safety risks. The ADA Accessibility Guide says a service counter cannot make the customer reach deeper than 20 inches, or higher than 44 inches…