ADA Website Accessibility Lawsuits April 2026 Report
ADA website accessibility lawsuits recorded the lowest monthly total of 2026 in April, with 296 filings, but that’s still an average of 10 new cases per day.
State-wise Breakdown
ADA website lawsuits were filed across multiple states, with Illinois leading overall, followed by California, New York, and Florida. Additional activity was reported in Indiana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, reflecting continued concentration in key jurisdictions alongside broader nationwide enforcement trends.
Plaintiff and Law Firms
A small group of 21 plaintiffs filed over 50% of ADA website lawsuits in April 2026. Similarly, a limited group of 10 law firms handled over 84% of all filings, signaling the continued concentration of ADA website litigation among a small group of plaintiffs and law firms.
Industry Spotlight
The Restaurant, Food, Drinks & Beverages sector faced the highest number of lawsuits, with 86 cases, followed by Lifestyle, Fashion, Clothing & Apparel with 69 cases. Other frequently targeted sectors included Beauty, Skin & Body Care, Furniture, Lighting, Home Decor & Kitchen Accessories, and Medical & Health.
Platform-specific Lawsuits
Most ADA website lawsuits targeted Shopify, which accounted for nearly half of all filings, followed by custom-coded websites and WordPress. Other platforms, including Squarespace, BigCommerce, and Salesforce Commerce Cloud, experienced comparatively fewer lawsuits.
Widget-related Lawsuits
A notable 21.62% of lawsuits targeted websites using accessibility widgets, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding the effectiveness of such tools in meeting legal accessibility requirements.
Total Federal and State Court ADA Website Lawsuit for April 2026
State-wise Breakdown of 296 ADA Website Lawsuits
Chart description for Total Federal and State Court ADA Website Lawsuit for April 2026
296 ADA website lawsuits filed in April 2026:
Illinois 81, California 58, New York 47, Florida 44, Indiana 27, Minnesota 13, Winconsin 13, Other States 18 lawsuits.
- Illinois continued to lead all states in April 2026 with 81 ADA website lawsuits, maintaining its position as the most active state for ADA website litigation despite a decline from March filings.
- California ranked second with 58 lawsuits, continuing to demonstrate significant ADA website litigation activity and remaining one of the most heavily targeted states.
- New York recorded 47 lawsuits, securing the third position and reflecting continued steady filing activity during the month.
- Florida followed closely with 44 lawsuits, reinforcing its position as a key jurisdiction contributing to nationwide ADA website litigation trends.
- Indiana reported 27 lawsuits, marking a noticeable increase compared to prior months and highlighting growing litigation activity within the state.
- Minnesota and Wisconsin each recorded 13 lawsuits, reflecting similar levels of ADA website litigation activity during April 2026.
- The remaining 13 lawsuits were filed across all other states, indicating that while filings continue to remain concentrated within a handful of key jurisdictions, ADA website accessibility litigation continues to affect businesses nationwide.
21 Plaintiffs Filed Over 50% ADA Lawsuits in April 2026
| Plaintiff Name | Firm Name | Apr | Percentage | Jan-Mar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Sandoval | Manning Law, APC | 27 | 9.12% | 39 |
| Julie Dalton | Throndset Michenfelder, LLC | 10 | 3.38% | 67 |
| Jesus Torres | Manning Law, APC | 10 | 3.38% | 33 |
| Perla Mageno | Manning Law, APC | 9 | 3.04% | 43 |
| Mary Ann Deinnocentes | Equal Access Law Group, PLLC | 8 | 2.70% | 10 |
| Sandra Ford | Equal Access Law Group, PLLC | 8 | 2.70% | 6 |
| Aaron See | Equal Access Law Group, PLLC | 7 | 2.36% | 13 |
| Cedric Bishop | Gottlieb & Associates | 7 | 2.36% | 4 |
| Frangie Espinal | Gottlieb & Associates | 7 | 2.36% | 0 |
| Kevin Orcel | Stein Saks, PLLC | 6 | 2.03% | 13 |
| Morgan Cole | Equal Access Law Group, PLLC | 5 | 1.69% | 13 |
| Nicholas Pagan | Alberto R. Leal, Esq., P.A. | 5 | 1.69% | 11 |
| William Odonnell | Equal Access Law Group, PLLC | 5 | 1.69% | 9 |
| Tara Nicole Mueller | Equal Access Law Group, PLLC | 5 | 1.69% | 6 |
| Leah Walker | Equal Access Law Group, PLLC | 5 | 1.69% | 4 |
| Kenneth Henderson | Equal Access Law Group, PLLC | 5 | 1.69% | 2 |
| Braulio Thorne | Gottlieb & Associates | 5 | 1.69% | 0 |
| Nestor A Proveyer | Adams & Associates, P.A. | 4 | 1.35% | 23 |
| Norma O. Gazonni | Brasil & Brasil, P.A | 4 | 1.35% | 17 |
| Lisa Anderson | Equal Access Law Group, PLLC | 4 | 1.35% | 17 |
| Ashley Bahena | Equal Access Law Group, PLLC | 4 | 1.35% | 11 |
| 21 Plaintiffs Filed 50.68% ADA Lawsuits in April 2026 | 150 | 50.68% | 341 | |
| 73 Plaintiffs Collectively Filed 49.32% ADA Lawsuits in April 2026 | 146 | 49.32% | 696 | |
| 94 Plaintiffs Filed 296 Website ADA Lawsuits in April 2026 | 296 | 100.00% | 1,037 | |
Top 5 Plaintiffs
Lawsuits: 64
Percentage: 21.62%
Top 10 Plaintiffs
Lawsuits: 99
Percentage: 33.45%
Top 21 Plaintiffs
Lawsuits: 150
Percentage: 50.68%
Top 50 Plaintiffs
Lawsuits: 238
Percentage: 80.41%
Key Summary Points:
- Just 21 plaintiffs accounted for 50.68% of ADA website lawsuits in April 2026, filing 150 of the 296 total lawsuits. This reflects the continued concentration of ADA website litigation among a relatively small group of repeat plaintiffs.
- Michael Sandoval emerged as the most active plaintiff in April, filing 27 lawsuits. His filing activity showed continued month-over-month growth, increasing from 10 lawsuits in January to 12 in February, 17 in March, and reaching its highest level in April 2026.
- Julie Dalton recorded 10 lawsuits in April 2026, reflecting a significant decline compared to earlier months. After leading filings with 16 lawsuits in January, 28 in February, and 22 in March, her activity decreased substantially during April.
- Jesus Torres maintained elevated filing activity in April with 10 lawsuits, continuing the strong upward trajectory seen throughout 2026 after filing 3 lawsuits in January, 14 in February, and 16 in March.
- Perla Mageno continued to experience declining filing activity month-over-month, decreasing from 24 lawsuits in January to 12 in February, 7 in March, and 9 lawsuits in April 2026, remaining active but at lower levels compared to the beginning of the year.
- Several plaintiffs associated with Equal Access Law Group, PLLC, including Mary Ann Deinnocentes, Sandra Ford, Aaron See, William Odonnell, Tara Nicole Mueller Leah Walker, Kenneth Henderson, Lisa Anderson, and Ashley Bahena, appeared prominently in April filings, indicating increased activity from plaintiffs represented by the firm.
- Newer or previously lower-volume plaintiffs, including Frangie Espinal, Cedric Bishop, Braulio Thorne, and Kevin Orcel, also became more visible during April 2026, reflecting ongoing shifts in plaintiff activity and filing distribution across the ADA website litigation landscape.
- The broader trend across January through April 2026 remained consistent: ADA website accessibility lawsuits continued to be driven by a relatively small group of repeat plaintiffs, although the leading plaintiff names and filing volumes shifted from month to month.
10 Law Firms Filed Over 84% of ADA Lawsuits in April 2026
| Plaintiff Firm Name | Apr | Percentage | Jan-Mar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Access Law Group, PLLC | 111 | 37.50% | 291 |
| Manning Law, APC | 51 | 17.23% | 147 |
| Gottlieb & Associates | 30 | 10.14% | 91 |
| Throndset Michenfelder, LLC | 13 | 4.39% | 72 |
| NYE Stirling, Hale & Miller, LLP | 11 | 3.72% | 27 |
| Joseph & Norinsberg, LLC | 8 | 2.70% | 33 |
| AJG Law Group, PC | 7 | 2.36% | 45 |
| Roderick V. Hannah, Esq., P.A. | 7 | 2.36% | 45 |
| Aleksandra Kravets, Esq. P.A. | 7 | 2.36% | 22 |
| Stein Saks, PLLC | 6 | 2.03% | 79 |
| 10 Law Firms Filed 84.80% ADA Lawsuits in April 2026 | 251 | 84.80% | 628 |
| 12 Law Firms Filed 15.20% ADA Lawsuits in April 2026 | 45 | 15.20% | 409 |
| 22 Law Firms Collectively Filed 296 Lawsuits in April 2026 | 296 | 100% | 1,037 |
Top 5 Plaintiffs
Lawsuits: 216
Percentage: 72.97%
Top 10 plaintiff Firms
Lawsuits: 251
Percentage: 84.80%
Top 15 plaintiff Firms
Lawsuits: 278
Percentage: 93.92%
Key Summary Points:
- Just 10 law firms accounted for 84.80% of ADA website lawsuits in April 2026, filing 251 of the 296 total lawsuits. This reflects the continued concentration of ADA website litigation among a relatively small group of repeat plaintiff law firms.
- Equal Access Law Group, PLLC remained the most active plaintiff firm in April with 111 lawsuits, following 291 combined filings during January through March, bringing its total to 402 lawsuits filed between January and April 2026 and maintaining its dominant position throughout the year.
- Manning Law, APC recorded 51 lawsuits in April, compared to 147 filings across January through March, increasing its cumulative 2026 total to 198 lawsuits and reflecting continued high-volume ADA website litigation activity.
- Gottlieb & Associates filed 30 lawsuits in April, following 91 combined filings during January through March, resulting in 121 cumulative lawsuits filed during January through April 2026.
- Throndset Michenfelder, LLC reported 13 lawsuits in April, compared to 72 filings across January through March, bringing its cumulative total to 85 lawsuits filed during the first four months of 2026.
- NYE Stirling, Hale & Miller, LLP recorded 11 lawsuits in April, following 27 combined filings during January through March, increasing its cumulative total to 38 lawsuits and reflecting increased filing visibility during April 2026.
- Joseph & Norinsberg, LLC filed 8 lawsuits in April, compared to 33 filings across January through March, resulting in 41 cumulative lawsuits during January through April 2026.
- AJG Law Group, PC and Roderick V. Hannah, Esq., P.A. each recorded 7 lawsuits in April. Both firms previously handled 45 lawsuits during January through March, bringing their cumulative totals to 52 lawsuits each during the first four months of 2026.
- Aleksandra Kravets, Esq. P.A. entered the top plaintiff firms in April with 7 lawsuits, following 22 combined filings during January through March, bringing its cumulative 2026 total to 29 lawsuits.
- Stein Saks, PLLC reported 6 lawsuits in April, following 79 combined filings during January through March, resulting in 85 cumulative lawsuits filed during January through April 2026 and indicating a notable slowdown in activity compared to earlier months.
10 Industries Faced Over 90% of ADA Lawsuits in April 2026
| Industry Category | Apr | Percentage | Jan-Mar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, Food, Drinks & Beverages | 86 | 29.05% | 334 |
| Lifestyle, Fashion, Clothing & Apparel | 69 | 23.31% | 261 |
| Beauty, Skin & Body Care | 26 | 8.78% | 75 |
| Furniture, Lighting, Home Decor & Kitchen Accessories | 19 | 6.42% | 72 |
| Medical & Health | 18 | 6.08% | 75 |
| Retail & Consumer Goods | 12 | 4.05% | 45 |
| Fitness & Sports Accessories | 11 | 3.72% | 24 |
| Computer, Mobile & Electronic Accessories | 11 | 3.72% | 22 |
| Home Garden & Outdoor Recreational | 10 | 3.38% | 13 |
| Pet Care & Accessories | 7 | 2.36% | 28 |
| 10 Industries Faced 90.88% of Lawsuits in April 2026 | 269 | 90.88% | 949 |
| 10 Industries Faced 9.12% of Lawsuits in April 2026 | 27 | 9.12% | 88 |
| Total ADA Website Lawsuits by Industry in April 2026 | 296 | 100% | 1,037 |
Key Summary Points:
- Top industries continued to drive ADA website accessibility filings in April 2026, with the top 10 industries accounting for 269 of 296 lawsuits (90.88%), following 949 combined filings during January through March.
- Restaurant, Food, Drinks & Beverages remained the leading industry with 86 lawsuits in April, followed by Lifestyle, Fashion, Clothing & Apparel with 69 lawsuits, continuing their dominance across ADA website litigation trends.
- Other major industry categories included Beauty, Skin & Body Care (26 lawsuits), Furniture, Lighting, Home Decor & Kitchen Accessories (19 lawsuits), and Medical & Health (18 lawsuits), reflecting continued concentration across consumer-focused sectors.
- Additional activity was reported across Retail & Consumer Goods, Fitness & Sports Accessories, Computer & Electronic Accessories, Home Garden & Outdoor Recreational, and Pet Care & Accessories, highlighting the broad impact of ADA website accessibility litigation across multiple industries.
ADA Lawsuits Filed Against Web Platforms in April 2026
Many businesses depend on website platforms to create and manage their online presence. Although these platforms may offer accessibility features and support tools, ADA-related lawsuits can still occur when accessibility is not effectively incorporated into website design and development.
Ultimately, responsibility for ADA compliance remains with the website owner. Accessibility tools may assist in supporting compliance efforts, but their effectiveness depends on proper implementation, ongoing maintenance, and consistent use.
Shopify
A flexible and user-friendly e-commerce platform designed to help businesses build, manage, and scale online stores of all sizes.
Lawsuits: 144
Percentage: 48.65%
WordPress
A highly customizable content management system that provides extensive flexibility through a broad range of plugins, themes, and integrated features.
Lawsuits: 33
Percentage: 11.15%
Squarespace
A cloud-based e-commerce platform designed for large-scale businesses, offering advanced functionality, scalability, and enterprise-grade capabilities.
Lawsuits: 10
Percentage: 3.38%
BigCommerce
A scalable e-commerce platform that enables businesses to build, manage, and expand online stores through powerful built-in tools and features.
Lawsuits: 5
Percentage: 1.69%
Salesforce Commerce Cloud
A user-friendly platform that enables businesses to create and manage professional websites using integrated design tools and a streamlined visual experience.
Lawsuits: 3
Percentage: 1.01%
Custom Coded Websites
Custom-developed websites built to meet specific business requirements, offering tailored design, functionality, and a more personalized user experience.
Lawsuits: 101
Percentage: 34.12%
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