ADA Website Accessibility Lawsuits February 2026 Report
ADA website lawsuits in February 2026 remained at a significant level across the United States, with a total of 316 filings, reinforcing the ongoing legal and compliance pressure on businesses.
Key Findings
State-wise Breakdown
In February 2026, ADA website lawsuits were filed across several states, with Illinois leading at 84 lawsuits. California followed with 63 lawsuits, while Florida recorded 47 lawsuits and New York had 46 lawsuits, showing continued high activity in these major states.
Plaintiff and Law Firms
In February 2026, a total of 22 plaintiffs filed 140 ADA website lawsuits. At the law firm level, the concentration remained strong, as the top 10 law firms were responsible for 264 lawsuits, showing that ADA website litigation in February 2026 continued to be driven largely by a relatively small group of plaintiffs and law firms.
Industry Spotlight
The Restaurant, Food, Drinks & Beverages sector faced the highest number of lawsuits, with 100 cases, followed closely by Lifestyle, Fashion, Clothing & Apparel with 92 cases.
Platform-specific Lawsuits
Websites using Shopify accounted for 137 lawsuits, while WordPress accounted for 31 lawsuits and Squarespace in 16 lawsuits, highlighting continued platform-specific exposure in ADA compliance matters.
Widget-related Lawsuits
A significant 27.22% of lawsuits targeted websites relying on accessibility widgets. This demonstrates ongoing concerns over the effectiveness of these tools in meeting legal accessibility standards.
Total Federal and State Court ADA Website Lawsuit in February 2026
Chart description for Total Federal and State Court ADA Website Lawsuit for February 2026
316 ADA website lawsuits filed in February 2026: Illinois 84, California 63, Florida 47, New York 46, Minnesota 29, Winconsin 9, Other States 38 lawsuits.
Key Summary Points:
- Illinois led all states in February 2026 with 84 ADA website lawsuits, marking the first time Illinois appeared in the top position. This represents a notable shift in the state-wise filing pattern.
- California ranked second with 63 lawsuits, continuing to be one of the most active states for ADA website litigation.
- Florida recorded 47 lawsuits, placing it third and showing that it remained a major source of filings.
- New York moved to fourth place with 46 lawsuits, which is also a significant development, as this is the first time New York dropped to the fourth position in the ranking.
- Minnesota reported 29 lawsuits, while Wisconsin recorded 9 lawsuits, showing a lower but still visible level of activity outside the leading states.
- The remaining 38 lawsuits were filed across all other states, indicating that although the majority of cases were concentrated in a few key states, ADA website litigation continued to affect businesses nationwide.
- Overall, the February 2026 chart shows a clear change in state ranking, with Illinois taking the lead for the first time and New York moving down to fourth, highlighting a shift in where ADA website lawsuits were most heavily concentrated.
22 Plaintiffs Filed Over 50%
ADA Lawsuits in February 2026
| Plaintiff Name | Firm Name | Total Lawsuits | Percentage | Jan | Feb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Dalton | Throndset Michenfelder, LLC | 44 | 6.64% | 16 | 28 |
| Perla Mageno | Manning Law, APC | 36 | 5.43% | 24 | 12 |
| Michael Sandoval | Manning Law, APC | 22 | 3.32% | 10 | 12 |
| Blair Douglass | East End Trial Group LLC | 21 | 3.17% | 21 | 0 |
| Nestor A Proveyer | Adams & Associates, P.A. | 19 | 2.87% | 11 | 8 |
| Jesus Torres | Manning Law, APC | 17 | 2.56% | 3 | 14 |
| James Murphy | Gottlieb & Associates | 14 | 2.11% | 14 | 0 |
| James Watson | J. Courtney Cunningham, PLLC | 14 | 2.11% | 12 | 2 |
| Lisa Anderson | Equal Access Law Group, PLLC | 14 | 2.11% | 6 | 8 |
| Nelson Fernandez | Roderick V. Hannah, Esq., P.A. | 13 | 1.96% | 13 | 0 |
| Geovanni Bahena Figueroa | Stein Saks, PLLC | 12 | 1.81% | 8 | 4 |
| Norma O. Gazonni | Brasil & Brasil, P.A | 12 | 1.81% | 8 | 4 |
| Rebecca Hernandez | Manning Law, APC | 12 | 1.81% | 7 | 5 |
| Livingston Bennett | Equal Access Law Group, PLLC | 12 | 1.81% | 4 | 8 |
| Morgan Cole | Equal Access Law Group, PLLC | 11 | 1.66% | 2 | 9 |
| Chelette Dewees | AJG Law Group, PC | 10 | 1.51% | 6 | 4 |
| Aaron See | Equal Access Law Group, PLLC | 10 | 1.51% | 5 | 5 |
| Howard Wilson | Stein Saks, PLLC | 9 | 1.36% | 4 | 5 |
| Xinyue Hippe | Equal Access Law Group, PLLC | 9 | 1.36% | 8 | 1 |
| Jennifer Carbine | Manning Law, APC | 9 | 1.36% | 7 | 2 |
| Oscar Herrera | Roderick V. Hannah, Esq., P.A. | 8 | 1.21% | 7 | 1 |
| Kevin Orcel | Stein Saks, PLLC | 8 | 1.21% | 0 | 8 |
| 22 Plaintiffs Filed 50.68% ADA Lawsuits in February 2026 | 336 | 50.68% | 196 | 140 | |
| 107 Plaintiffs Collectively Filed 49.32% ADA Lawsuits in February 2026 | 327 | 49.32% | 151 | 176 | |
| 129 Plaintiffs Filed 663 Website ADA Lawsuits in February 2026 | 663 | 100% | 347 | 316 | |
Top 5 Plaintiffs
Lawsuits: 142
Percentage: 21.42%
Top 10 Plaintiffs
Lawsuits: 214
Percentage: 32.28%
Top 20 Plaintiffs
Lawsuits: 320
Percentage: 48.27%
Top 50 Plaintiffs
Lawsuits: 499
Percentage: 75.26%
Key Summary Points:
- Top Plaintiffs: The February 2026 data shows that ADA website lawsuits continued to be concentrated among top plaintiffs, consistent with the pattern identified in our January 2026 report. In February, 22 plaintiffs filed 140 lawsuits, compared with 16 plaintiffs filing 178 lawsuits in January 2026. This indicates that while the number of active leading plaintiffs increased in February, the total number of lawsuits attributed to that group declined. Overall, the data reinforces the ongoing trend that ADA website litigation is largely driven by a relatively small group of plaintiffs.
- Julie Dalton became the leading plaintiff in February with 28 lawsuits, up from 16 in January
- Jesus Torres increased significantly from 3 lawsuits in January to 14 in February
- Michael Sandoval rose from 10 to 12 lawsuits
- Kevin Orcel, who had no filings in January, entered the list with 8 lawsuits, indicating new activity among top filers
10 Law Firms Filed Over 82% of
ADA Lawsuits in February 2026
| Plaintiff Firm Name | Total Lawsuits | Percentage | Jan | Feb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Access Law Group, PLLC | 180 | 27.15% | 81 | 99 |
| Manning Law, APC | 99 | 14.93% | 51 | 48 |
| Gottlieb & Associates | 63 | 9.50% | 39 | 24 |
| Throndset Michenfelder, LLC | 47 | 7.09% | 18 | 29 |
| Stein Saks, PLLC | 38 | 5.73% | 15 | 23 |
| Roderick V. Hannah, Esq., P.A. | 32 | 4.83% | 24 | 8 |
| AJG Law Group, PC | 26 | 3.92% | 11 | 15 |
| Adams & Associates, P.A. | 21 | 3.17% | 13 | 8 |
| East End Trial Group LLC | 21 | 3.17% | 21 | 0 |
| Joseph & Norinsberg, LLC | 20 | 3.02% | 10 | 10 |
| 10 Law Firms Filed 82.50% ADA Lawsuits in February 2026 | 547 | 82.50% | 283 | 264 |
| 11 Law Firms Filed 17.50% ADA Lawsuits in February 2026 | 116 | 17.50% | 64 | 52 |
| 21 Law Firms Collectively Filed 663 Lawsuits in February 2026 | 663 | 100% | 347 | 316 |
Top 5 Plaintiffs
Lawsuits: 427
Percentage: 64.40%
Top 10 plaintiff Firms
Lawsuits: 547
Percentage: 82.50%
Top 15 plaintiff Firms
Lawsuits: 601
Percentage: 90.65%
Key Summary Points:
- Law firm concentration remained very high in February 2026, continuing the same pattern seen in January 2026. In February 2026, the top 10 plaintiff firms filed 264 of 316 lawsuits, or 83.54% of all cases. This is very close to January 2026, when the top 10 plaintiff firms filed 288 of 347 lawsuits, or 83%. Although total filings declined in February, the overall concentration of lawsuits among leading plaintiff firms remained nearly unchanged.
- Equal Access Law Group, PLLC and Manning Law, APC remained the two most active firms in February 2026, showing strong continuity from January 2026. Equal Access Law Group, PLLC increased its filings from 81 in January to 99 in February, strengthening its lead as the most active plaintiff firm. Manning Law, APC remained in second place, though its filings declined slightly from 51 in January to 48 in February. This shows that the top two firms continued to dominate ADA website litigation from one month to the next.
- Gottlieb & Associates decreased from 39 lawsuits in January to 24 in February
- Throndset Michenfelder, LLC increased from 18 to 29, becoming one of the most active firms in February
- Stein Saks, PLLC rose from 15 to 23 lawsuits
- AJG Law Group, PC increased from 11 to 15 lawsuits
- Roderick V. Hannah, Esq., P.A. declined from 24 to 8 lawsuits
- East End Trial Group LLC filed 21 lawsuits in January but recorded no filings in February
- Joseph & Norinsberg, LLC remained consistent with 10 lawsuits in both months
Industries Affected by Website Accessibility
Lawsuits in February 2026
| Industry Category | Total Lawsuits | Percentage | Jan | Feb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, Food, Drinks & Beverages | 221 | 33.33% | 121 | 100 |
| Lifestyle, Fashion, Clothing & Apparel | 166 | 25.04% | 74 | 92 |
| Beauty, Skin & Body Care | 50 | 7.54% | 34 | 16 |
| Medical & Health | 47 | 7.09% | 26 | 21 |
| Furniture, Lighting, Home Decor & Kitchen Accessories | 46 | 6.94% | 22 | 24 |
| Retail & Consumer Goods | 30 | 4.52% | 15 | 15 |
| Fitness & Sports Accessories | 19 | 2.87% | 13 | 6 |
| Pet Care & Accessories | 14 | 2.11% | 4 | 10 |
| Home, Kitchen Appliances & Accessories | 13 | 1.96% | 8 | 5 |
| 9 Industries Faced 91.40% of Lawsuits in February 2026 | 606 | 91.40% | 317 | 289 |
| 9 Industries Faced 8.60% of Lawsuits in February 2026 | 57 | 8.60% | 30 | 27 |
| Total ADA Website Lawsuits by Industry in February 2026 | 663 | 100% | 347 | 316 |
Key Summary Points:
Top Industries Continued to Drive Filings: The February 2026 data shows that ADA website lawsuits remained heavily concentrated in the same core industries seen in January 2026. In February, the top 9 industries accounted for 289 of 316 lawsuits, or about 91.46% of all filings, compared with 317 of 347 lawsuits, or about 91.35% in January. Restaurant, Food, Drinks & Beverages remained the leading category in February with 100 lawsuits, although that was down from 121 in January. Lifestyle, Fashion, Clothing & Apparel stayed in second place and increased from 74 lawsuits in January to 92 in February, showing stronger activity in that sector. Overall, the February data confirms that ADA website accessibility litigation continued to focus on the same leading industries, with only modest shifts in filing volume from January.
ADA Lawsuits Filed By Web Platforms in February 2026
Many business owners depend on website platforms to create and manage their online presence. Although these platforms may offer accessibility features and tools, ADA-related lawsuits can still occur when accessibility requirements are not fully addressed during the website development process.
Ultimately, responsibility for ADA compliance rests with the website owner. Accessibility tools can support compliance efforts, but their value depends on how effectively they are implemented, maintained, and used.
Shopify
A user-friendly platform that helps businesses build, manage, and grow online stores with flexible tools suited for companies of all sizes.
Lawsuits: 137
Percentage: 43.35%
WordPress
A flexible content management system that gives businesses extensive customization through a wide selection of plugins, themes, and features.
Lawsuits: 31
Percentage: 9.81%
Squarespace
A user-friendly platform that helps businesses build and manage professional websites with built-in design tools, making it a popular choice for brands seeking a polished online presence.
Lawsuits: 16
Percentage: 5.06%
WIX
A user-friendly platform that lets you create websites without coding using drag-and-drop tools, with built-in templates, hosting, SEO, and e-commerce features.
Lawsuits: 12
Percentage: 3.80%
Salesforce Commerce Cloud
A user-friendly platform for building professional websites with built-in design tools, popular for creating a polished online presence.
Lawsuits: 11
Percentage: 3.48%
Custom Coded Websites
Custom-built websites tailored to business needs, offering unique design, features, and functionality for a personalized user experience.
Lawsuits: 109
Percentage: 34.49%
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