November 2020 ADA Website Lawsuit Data and Trends

An overview of web accessibility lawsuit trends and highlights from November 2020.

Important note: We make every effort to provide a comprehensive summary, but this should not be considered an exhaustive list.

November, 2020 

Number of lawsuits filed: 51 Lawsuits*

*We were able to access and analyze the data from 51 filings.  However, there were at least 30 more filed that we did not have access to and still more that did not return in our searches.

 

Lawsuits citing websites: 44

Lawsuits citing mobile sites/mobile apps: 7

Class Action lawsuits: 38

Top Targeted Industries

Retail & eCommerce: 27

Food & beverage: 7

Consumer services: 3

Emerging Lawsuit Trends

Mobile Sites / Mobile Apps

We’re seeing an increase in the number of lawsuits filed that specifically target a plaintiff’s mobile website or mobile app.

How to Protect Your Business: Mobile usage has skyrocketed in recent years, and has become a critical way for customers to engage with your brand. To prevent legal action, ensure all your digital properties are fully accessible. This includes your website, mobile site, mobile app, and product when applicable.

Most Common Claims (websites)

• Missing alt text
• Missing labels
• Empty links
• Redundant links
• Missing page titles

Most Common Claims (Apps)

• Apps not compatible with screen reader technology
• Missing alt text
• Missing navigation links

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Catch up on previous posts from this series:

October 2020

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