Federal Website Lawsuits Spike; Community Banks Get Demand Letters*

As we predicted, website accessibility lawsuits and threatened claims have become big business for the plaintiffs’ bar.  More law firms are filing lawsuits or sending demand letters alleging individuals with disabilities are denied access to a business’s goods and services due to inaccessible websites than ever.  The number of lawsuits filed in federal court since the beginning of 2015 has surged to at least 244 as of October 20, 2016. Retailers have been the most popular targets, followed by restaurant and hospitality companies.

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