Legal Trends of 2023: The Rise of Digital Accessibility Lawsuits
By The BWC Team
In reviewing the legal landscape of 2023, a prominent trend emerges: the significant increase in digital accessibility lawsuits. This trend underscores the importance of web accessibility not only for fostering inclusion but also for mitigating legal risks. Below, we delve into some key legal developments from the past year that highlight this growing area of concern for businesses.
Surge in Digital Accessibili...
Businesses and Website ADA Compliance Lawsuits
By The BWC Team
2018 is seeing a record number of lawsuits towards businesses and organizations claiming ADA non-compliance on their websites. Over 1,000 suits have been filed just in the first half of the year while 2017 had a little over 800. New York and Florida are leading the way. Many are filed under Title III of the ADA law. These accessibility cases are difficult to fight on both sides, especially for the defendants. Though ADA compliance is nothing new, applying it to websites is and it seems that the ...