December 2023
ADA Website Lawsuits Recap
269 ADA website lawsuits were filed in December 2023, a decrease of 13 (4.61%) lawsuits compared to 282 lawsuits filed in November 2023.
Total Federal and State Court ADA Website Lawsuit for December 2023
Number of ADA website lawsuits filed in December: New York 140, California 83, Florida 36, Pennsylvania 2, Other States 8.
17 Plaintiffs Filed 51% ADA Lawsuits in December 2023
| Number | Plaintiff Name | Plaintiff Firm Name | Number of Cases | Percentage | Jan to Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drew Hunthausen | Pacific Trial Attorneys, APC | 11 | 4.09% | 57 |
| 2 | Rebecca Castillo | Manning Law, APC | 10 | 3.72% | 57 |
| 3 | Jessica Karim | Gabriel A. Levy, P.C. | 10 | 3.72% | 10 |
| 4 | Perla Mageno | Manning Law, APC | 9 | 3.35% | 172 |
| 5 | Frangie Espinal | Gottlieb & Associates | 9 | 3.35% | 42 |
| 6 | Ali Colak | Stein Saks, PLLC | 9 | 3.35% | 11 |
| 7 | James Watson | J. Courtney Cunningham, PLLC | 8 | 2.97% | 69 |
| 8 | Isabel Rendon | Pacific Trial Attorneys, APC | 8 | 2.97% | 52 |
| 9 | Colette Stroude | Stein Saks, PLLC | 8 | 2.97% | 28 |
| 10 | Victor Ariza | Roderick V. Hannah, Esq., P.A. | 7 | 2.60% | 80 |
| 11 | Luis Licea | Pacific Trial Attorneys, APC | 7 | 2.60% | 78 |
| 12 | Lynn Zelvin | Mars Khaimov Law, PLLC | 7 | 2.60% | 43 |
| 13 | Andrew Baracco | Beverly Hills Trial Attorneys, P.C. | 7 | 2.60% | 23 |
| 14 | Pedro Liz | Gabriel A. Levy, P.C. | 7 | 2.60% | 7 |
| 15 | Nelson Fernandez | Roderick V. Hannah, Esq., P.A. | 6 | 2.23% | 63 |
| 16 | Rhondine Melendez | Stein Saks, PLLC | 6 | 2.23% | 19 |
| 17 | Timothy Hernandez | Stein Saks, PLLC | 6 | 2.23% | 13 |
| 17 Plaintiffs Filed 50.19% ADA Lawsuits in December 2023 | 135 | 50.19% | 811 | ||
| 65 Plaintiffis Filed 49.81% ADA Lawsuits | 134 | 49.81% | 1196 | ||
| 269 ADA Lawsuits Filed by 82 Plaintiffs in December 2023 | 269 | 100.00% | 2007 | ||
Key Summary Points:
- The top 17 plaintiffs are responsible for 50.19% of lawsuits.
- Drew Hunthausen leads with 11 lawsuits (4.1%).
- Perla Mageno of Manning Law, APC, consistently holds the top position, leading with the highest number of lawsuits at 172 filed this year.
- New plaintiff, Jessica Karim of Gabriel A. Levy, P.C. showed significant activity with 10 cases in December.
- Plaintiff Jose Casillas, who filed 94 lawsuits from January to September, and filed zero lawsuits in October and November, returned with 1 lawsuit in December.
5 Law Firms Filed more than 54% of ADA Lawsuits in December 2023
| Number | Plaintiff Firm Name | Number of Cases | Percentage | Jan to Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stein Saks, PLLC | 42 | 15.61% | 568 |
| 2 | Pacific Trial Attorneys, APC | 35 | 13.01% | 362 |
| 3 | Mizrahi Kroub LLP | 26 | 9.67% | 227 |
| 4 | Manning Law, APC | 22 | 8.18% | 316 |
| 5 | Gabriel A. Levy, P.C. | 22 | 8.18% | 65 |
| 6 | Roderick V. Hannah, Esq., P.A. | 21 | 7.81% | 182 |
| 7 | Mars Khaimov Law, PLLC | 20 | 7.43% | 568 |
| 8 | Gottlieb & Associates | 15 | 5.58% | 280 |
| 9 | Wilshire Law Firm | 9 | 3.35% | 20 |
| 10 | Law Office of Noor A. Saab | 8 | 2.97% | 216 |
| 11 | J. Courtney Cunningham, PLLC | 8 | 2.97% | 117 |
| 12 | Beverly Hills Trial Attorneys, P.C. | 8 | 2.97% | 48 |
| 13 | Shaked Law Group, P.C. | 6 | 2.23% | 128 |
| 14 | Mendez Law Offices, PLLC | 4 | 1.49% | 102 |
| 14 Law Firms Filed 91.45% of Lawsuits in December 2023 | 246 | 91.45% | 3199 | |
| 9 Law Firms Filed 8.55% ADA Lawsuits | 23 | 8.55% | 786 | |
| 23 Law Frims Filed 269 Lawsuits in December 2023 | 269 | 100% | 3985 | |
Key Summary Points:
The top five law firms collectively represent 54.65% of the total ADA website lawsuits filed in December 2023.
- Dominant Firms: Stein Saks, PLLC, and Manning Law, APC, led the filings in December with 42 and 35 lawsuits, respectively.
- Notable Declines: While the overall filings in ADA lawsuits decreased from November to December, some firms, notably Custodio & Dubey LLP and NYE Stirling, Hale & Miller, LLP, showed a considerable decrease in their contribution.
January to Decebmer Filing:
- Stein Saks, PLLC and Mars Khaimov Law, PLLC Leads with a total of 568 lawsuits filed by each firm from January to December, demonstrating their prominent role in ADA litigation.
- Pacific Trial Attorneys, APC: Also notable with 362 lawsuits, reflecting significant involvement in ADA legal matters.
Industries Affected by Website Accessibility Lawsuits in December 2023
| Number | Industry Category | Number of Cases | Percentage | Jan to Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifestyle, Fashion, Clothing & Apparel | 83 | 30.86% | 1156 |
| 2 | Medical, Health, Fitness & Sports Accessories | 23 | 8.55% | 344 |
| 3 | Furniture, Ligthing, Home Decor & Kitchen Accessories | 20 | 7.43% | 271 |
| 4 | Beauty, Skin & Body Care | 9 | 3.35% | 190 |
| 5 | Retail & Consumer Goods | 9 | 3.35% | 174 |
| 6 | Educational, Media, Magazines & Kids Accessories | 9 | 3.35% | 142 |
| 7 | Travel, Hotels & Hospitality | 7 | 2.60% | 215 |
| 8 | Toys, Games, Gifts & Flower Shops | 7 | 2.60% | 112 |
| 9 | Home, Kitchen Appliances & Accessories | 4 | 1.49% | 45 |
| 10 | Equipment, Tools & Accessories | 3 | 1.12% | 19 |
| Top 10 Industries Faced 64.68% of ADA lawsuits in December 2023 | 174 | 64.68% | 2668 | |
| Other 8 industries collectively faced 35.32% of the lawsuits | 95 | 35.32% | 328 | |
| Industries Affected by Website Accessibility Lawsuits in December | 269 | 100% | 2996 | |
ADA Lawsuits Filed By Web Platforms in December 2023
It’s crucial to understand that the initiation of these legal actions doesn’t automatically imply that the platforms used are inaccessible or non-compliant. Generally, these lawsuits revolve around how businesses have executed and sustained their websites across different platforms.
Primarily, the onus of ensuring ADA compliance rests with website owners or operators. They must ensure that their websites are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, regardless of the platform they choose to utilize.
Shopify
An intuitive e-commerce platform for easy online store setup and management.
Lawsuits: 79
Percentage: 29.37%
WordPress
A flexible CMS with wide-ranging customization and extensive plugins.
Lawsuits: 50
Percentage: 18.59%
Salesforce Commerce Cloud
A cloud-based solution for large-scale, complex e-commerce needs.
Lawsuits: 17
Percentage: 6.32%
Magento
A scalable, open-source e-commerce platform with advanced customization.
Lawsuits: 13
Percentage: 4.83%
Other Custom Coded Websites
Tailored websites with unique features and designs for specific business requirements.
Lawsuits: 110
Percentage: 40.89%
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