In recent years, there has been a significant increase in lawsuits filed against businesses that have websites that are not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This increase in litigation has raised concerns among businesses, especially small and medium-sized businesses, who may not have the resources to ensure that their websites comply with ADA requirements.
If your company is facing a lawsuit, the New York ADA defense attorneys at The Samuel Law Firm can help.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including the internet. Under Title III of the ADA, businesses must provide equal access to goods and services for people with disabilities. This includes making websites accessible to people with disabilities, such as vision or hearing impairments. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has developed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which provide a set of guidelines to help businesses ensure that their websites are accessible to people with disabilities. While the ADA does not explicitly mention the WCAG, they are widely considered to be the de facto standard for website accessibility.
Over the past few years, there has been a significant increase in lawsuits filed against businesses for having non-compliant websites. This increase in litigation is partly due to the rise of digital commerce, which has made websites an essential part of doing business. As a result, people with disabilities who cannot access these websites are increasingly seeking legal recourse.
Businesses that have non-compliant websites may face legal action under Title III of the ADA. If a person with a disability is unable to access a website, they may file a complaint with the Department of Justice (DOJ) or file a lawsuit against the business. If the DOJ investigates and finds that a business is not in compliance with the ADA, it may issue a civil penalty of up to $75,000 for the first violation and up to $150,000 for subsequent violations. In addition to civil penalties, businesses may be required to pay legal fees and make the necessary changes to their website to ensure compliance with ADA requirements.
Having a non-compliant website can have severe legal implications for businesses. The increase in lawsuits filed against businesses for lack of ADA website compliance has highlighted the importance of ensuring that websites are accessible to people with disabilities.
The Samuel Law Firm in New York has extensive experience representing businesses facing lawsuits for lack of ADA website compliance. Our New York ADA accessibility law firm provides a comprehensive range of services to help businesses ensure that their websites are compliant with ADA requirements, including website audits, accessibility testing, and remediation. The firm’s attorneys also represent businesses in litigation and negotiate settlements with plaintiffs to resolve ADA website compliance disputes. If you are facing litigation because of an alleged ADA website claim, contact us now for a few confidential consultations.
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