ADA Accessibility Lawsuits - Up 37% vs Year Ago
| |Federal ADA website accessibility lawsuits continue rising sharply. Through mid-2025, over 2,000 federal cases have been filed — roughly a 37 % increase from 2024 — and government entities (cities/counties) now make up a growing percentage of defendants, especially with accessibility deadlines looming.
ADA QuickScan
National reports show thousands of ADA-based digital accessibility lawsuits already filed in recent years, with high-volume states like New York, Florida, and California especially active, though filings occur across all 50 states.
Localized Lawsuits: Florida Example
In Gainesville, FL, dozens of local businesses have been sued (totaling 49+) by a single plaintiff alleging their websites don’t work with assistive technology like screen-to-text devices.
What This Means for Businesses
Lawsuits are not only continuing but diversifying
Federal suits, state law claims, and DOJ enforcement all add layers of risk.
Serial plaintiffs and law firms are a major factor in volume.
Compliance deadlines are driving urgency
Government sites have specific WCAG compliance deadlines (e.g., April 2026 for many entities), and plaintiffs are leveraging this.
ADA QuickScan
Automated widgets ≠ legal safety
FTC scrutiny of accessibility tools highlights that simply adding a widget may not satisfy ADA standards or stop suits.
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The first violation is $75,000 plus legal expenses.
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