By: Ashley S. Jenkins and Minh N. Vu
Seyfarth Synopsis: The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) sued Department of Justice (DOJ) and Health and Human Services (HHS), claiming that the agencies’ Interim Final Rules extending WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
The ADA Title III blog, published by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, focuses on legal developments and issues related to Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It covers topics such as litigation trends involving accessibility in public accommodations, regulatory updates from the Department of Justice, and challenges related to compliance with ADA standards. The blog also addresses the impact of emerging technologies like AI on ADA-related lawsuits, enforcement actions, and the intersection of disability rights with other laws such as the Fair Housing Act. It provides analysis of court decisions, regulatory reviews, and practical implications for businesses and government entities regarding accessibility obligations.
By: Ashley S. Jenkins and Minh N. Vu
Seyfarth Synopsis: The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) sued Department of Justice (DOJ) and Health and Human Services (HHS), claiming that the agencies’ Interim Final Rules extending WCAG 2.1 AA compliance…
Seyfarth Synopsis: Missouri lawmakers provide Missouri residents and the Missouri Attorney General with a new tool to combat abusive website accessibility lawsuits, effective August 28, 2026.
By: Minh N. Vu
In early May, the state of Missouri enacted a new…
By: John W. Egan
Seyfarth Synopsis: A New York federal court recently dismissed a website accessibility action as “moot,” based on the defendant’s submitted evidence that it took “commercially reasonable” steps to make its website accessible and plaintiff’s failure to…
By: Kristina M. Launey & Minh N. Vu
Seyfarth Synopsis: Plaintiffs filed 3,117 website accessibility lawsuits in federal court in 2025 – a 27% increase from 2024.
Website accessibility lawsuits filed in federal court bounced back from their two-year…
Seyfarth Synopsis: ADA Title III controversies continue unabated but there will be no new regulations.
By: Minh N. Vu
We know we are cheating a little by doing 2026 predictions two months into the year, but better late than never,…
By: Pamela C. Huynh and Minh N. Vu
Seyfarth synopsis: Another federal judge in NY scrutinizes a serial plaintiff’s standing to sue and sua sponte orders discovery and an evidentiary hearing into jurisdictional issues.
The copy‑and‑paste nature of a serial…
By: Ashley S. Jenkins, Kristina M. Launey, John W. Egan
Seyfarth synopsis: The DOJ filed a Statement of Interest opposing the settlement of a website accessibility class action in California federal court, arguing it does not ensure increased…
By: Minh N. Vu, Kristina M. Launey & Susan Ryan
Seyfarth Synopsis: ADA Title III lawsuit filings in federal courts remained steady in 2025, with California, Florida, and New York retaining the top three spots for filings, and no…
By: Pamela C. Huynh and Minh N. Vu
Seyfarth Synopsis: A plaintiff with a mobility disability sued the Florida government claiming that pregnancy parking permits violate ADA Title II and the Rehabilitation Act.
In July 2025, the Florida legislature passed…