ADA Legal Team is Filing Website Accessibility Lawsuits
- Jun 12
- 3 min read
ADA Legal Team, with attorneys Greg Sconzo and Kevin Puckett, actively files lawsuits against businesses with allegedly inaccessible websites. Common violations include missing alt text and broken keyboard navigation. Businesses that fail to comply with ADA web accessibility standards face significant legal and financial consequences—but proactive remediation can reduce that risk.
Website accessibility lawsuits are on the rise—and ADA Legal Team is an active part of this litigation trend. With attorneys Greg Sconzo and Kevin Puckett, ADA Legal Team sends demand letters and files lawsuits against businesses with websites, alleging that those websites are noncompliant with ADA requirements. For business owners, understanding the legal landscape is no longer optional - it is a critical component of legal risk management.
What Does Website Accessibility Mean Under the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in places of public accommodation. Courts have increasingly interpreted this to include websites, meaning businesses must ensure their digital properties are usable by people with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive impairments.
The widely accepted technical standard for compliance is the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which outlines specific criteria for making web content perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust.
Common Website Violations That Lead to Lawsuits
ADA Legal Team's demands and lawsuits are filed against businesses across multiple industries. Examples of ADA website violations include:
Missing or inadequate alt text on images, which prevents screen readers from conveying visual content to blind users
Keyboard navigation failures, where users cannot navigate a site without a mouse— a critical barrier for those with motor disabilities
Insufficient color contrast, making text difficult to read for users with low vision
Unlabeled form fields, preventing screen reader users from completing purchases or submitting inquiries
Inaccessible PDFs and documents that cannot be interpreted by assistive technologies
These are not obscure technical errors. They are accessibility failures that courts have increasingly recognized as actionable under the ADA, resulting in the recent flood of ADA website lawsuits and demand letters.
What Is the Impact of These Lawsuits on Businesses?
The financial and reputational consequences of an ADA website lawsuit can be significant. Businesses named in these suits typically face:
Attorney's fees for both sides, which can quickly escalate into tens of thousands of dollars if not managed properly;
Mandatory remediation costs to bring the website into compliance;
Potential damages, depending on the jurisdiction and applicable state law;
Reputational damage, particularly for consumer-facing brands.
Greg Sconzo and Kevin Puckett of ADA Legal Team are experienced at sending ADA demand letters and filing ADA lawsuits. Businesses that have not audited their digital properties are particularly vulnerable to these types of legal claims.
How Can Businesses Achieve ADA Website Compliance?
Proactive compliance is far less costly than litigation. The following steps provide a structured path toward reducing legal exposure:
Conduct a comprehensive accessibility audit. Use both automated tools and manual testing to identify WCAG violations across your website.
Remediate high-priority issues first. Address missing alt text, keyboard navigation barriers, and form labeling as immediate priorities.
Implement an accessibility policy. Publish a clear accessibility statement on your website and provide a contact method for users to report issues.
Train your development and content teams. Accessibility must be integrated into ongoing web development and content workflows—not treated as a one-time fix.
Monitor for regressions. Websites change frequently. Regular automated scanning helps catch new violations before they become legal liabilities.
Consult legal counsel. If your business has already received a demand letter from ADA Legal Team or a similar firm, engage an ADA defense attorney immediately.
Proactive Accessibility Is Your Best Legal Defense Against ADA Legal Team Demands
The work of ADA Legal Team—and firms like it—reflects a broader legal reality: website accessibility is now a compliance requirement, not merely a best-practice suggestion. Attorneys Greg Sconzo and Kevin Puckett have demonstrated a consistent willingness to pursue litigation against businesses that do not ADA standards, and the volume of these cases continues to grow year over year.
Businesses that treat accessibility as an afterthought do so at their own risk. Those that invest in proactive compliance not only reduce their legal exposure—they also expand their reach to the estimated 61 million Americans living with a disability.
Start with an accessibility audit. Address the gaps. And if you have received a demand letter or lawsuit, act immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I receive a demand letter or lawsuit from ADA Legal Team? Contact the Law Offices of Nolan Klein, P.A., immediately upon receiving any ADA demand letter or lawsuit. We can assist you business to navigate through the case, and to reach the cheapest and most efficient resolution possible.
Is WCAG compliance legally required under the ADA? Courts have not uniformly mandated a specific standard, but WCAG 2.1 Level AA is the benchmark most commonly referenced in settlements, consent decrees, and DOJ guidance.
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