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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990 to ensure equal opportunity and access for people with disabilities. Decades later, many businesses nationwide still struggle with compliance, leading to a significant rise in litigation. In Chicago, this trend is particularly pronounced, with a handful of plaintiffs and law firms filing thousands of lawsuits against businesses for alleged ADA violations. These lawsuits often target businesses for technical infracti

Blog post discussing ADA website lawsuits

This is a blog post discussing ADA requirements for business

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all businesses open to the public are required to provide equal access to individuals with disabilities. For store and restaurant owners, failing to meet these federal accessibility standards is not just a disservice to a significant portion of the population—it is also a direct path to legal action. An ADA lawsuit can result in substantial financial penalties, including legal fees for both parties and mandated structural modif

New York City has become the epicenter of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website accessibility lawsuits, accounting for a disproportionate share of cases filed nationwide. Business owners across industries find themselves facing legal action for websites that fail to meet accessibility standards, often without prior warning or opportunity to remediate issues. Understanding why New York generates significantly more ADA website lawsuits than other states is crucial for b

ADA Lawsuit FAQs: A Guide for Business Owners

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a 1990 civil rights law, designed to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities. For business owners, Title III of the ADA is particularly relevant, mandating that public accommodations be accessible. When a business is accused of violating these standards, it often results in a lawsuit. While these cases do often settle amicably at an early stage of the case, ADA mediation offers a confidential and often cost-ef

Learn more about the shift in filing cases under the ADA from state or federal court from ADA defense lawyer Nolan Klein, Esq.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, organizations are increasingly required to ensure their digital content is usable by individuals with disabilities. This can sometimes mean going above and beyond WCAG compliance on the site. While adhering to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for standard HTML pages is the baseline, accessibility sometimes requires providing content in alternative formats. These formats ensur

ADA Lawsuit Defenses: Strategies to Protect Your Business