Monthly ADA Website Lawsuit Report
ADA Website Accessibility Lawsuits June 2026 Report
ADA website accessibility lawsuits decreased 16.04% in June 2026, with 267 filings, down from 318 in May. Businesses faced an average of nearly 9 new lawsuits per day throughout the month.
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267
ADA website lawsuits filed in June 2026
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142
ADA website lawsuits filed against websites using Shopify
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24%
Lawsuits involving websites using accessibility widgets
June 2026 ADA Website Lawsuit Summary
State-Wise Breakdown
ADA website lawsuits remained concentrated in a handful of jurisdictions, with New York leading all states, followed by Florida, Pennsylvania, California, and Illinois.
Plaintiffs and Law Firms
A small group of 14 plaintiffs filed over 50% of all ADA website lawsuits in June 2026. Just 11 law firms handled 82.77% of all filings, showing that ADA website litigation remained concentrated among a limited number of repeat plaintiffs and plaintiff firms.
Industry Spotlight
Only 8 industries accounted for 91.01% of all June filings. Lifestyle, Fashion, Clothing & Apparel led with 35.21%, followed by Restaurant, Food, Drinks & Beverages at 17.98%.
Platform-Specific Lawsuits
Shopify remained the most frequently identified platform, accounting for 53.18% of filings, followed by custom-coded websites and WordPress.
Widget-Related Lawsuits
64 of the 267 lawsuits involved websites using accessibility widgets, representing 23.97% of all June filings.
Monthly Change
June filings decreased by 51 lawsuits compared with May, representing a 16.04% monthly decline.
Total Federal and State Court ADA Website Lawsuits for June 2026
State-Wise Breakdown of 267 ADA Website Lawsuits
Key Summary Points
- New York emerged as the leading state for ADA website litigation in June 2026, recording 84 lawsuits, representing 31.46% of all filings. This is the first time in 2026 that New York has ranked as the state with the highest number of ADA website lawsuits, accounting for nearly one-third of all filings during the month.
- Florida ranked second with 48 lawsuits (17.98%), while Pennsylvania recorded 40 lawsuits (14.98%), marking the most significant change of the month. After recording just one ADA website lawsuit in May 2026, Pennsylvania surged to 40 lawsuits in June, making it the third most active state. This represents the state's highest monthly total in recent reporting and a dramatic shift in the geographic distribution of ADA website litigation.
- California followed with 38 lawsuits (14.23%), while Illinois recorded 29 lawsuits (10.86%), continuing to rank among the states with the highest volume of ADA website accessibility claims.
- Minnesota reported 16 lawsuits (5.99%), while all other states combined accounted for just 12 lawsuits (4.49%), illustrating that ADA website litigation remained highly concentrated in a small number of jurisdictions.
- Collectively, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, California, and Illinois accounted for 239 of the 267 ADA website lawsuits filed in June 2026, representing 89.51% of all filings. New York's rise to the top for the first time in 2026, combined with Pennsylvania's unprecedented increase in filings, highlights a notable shift in the geographic distribution of ADA website litigation while reinforcing its continued concentration in a handful of key jurisdictions.
14 Plaintiffs Filed Over 50% of ADA Lawsuits in June 2026
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| Sr. No. | Plaintiff Name | Firm Name | June | Percentage | Jan–May |
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| 1 | Michael Sandoval | Manning Law, APC | 25 | 9.36% | 95 |
| 2 | Blair Douglass | East End Trial Group LLC | 21 | 7.87% | 22 |
| 3 | Julie Dalton | Throndset Michenfelder, LLC | 14 | 5.24% | 90 |
| 4 | Cedric Bishop | Gottlieb & Associates | 9 | 3.37% | 11 |
| 5 | Donna Hedges | Gottlieb & Associates | 9 | 3.37% | 0 |
| 6 | Nicholas Pagan | Alberto R. Leal, Esq., P.A. | 8 | 3.00% | 27 |
| 7 | Milagros Senior | Gottlieb & Associates | 8 | 3.00% | 10 |
| 8 | Howard Wilson | Stein Saks, PLLC | 7 | 2.62% | 19 |
| 9 | Rosemarie Ramirez | Stein Saks, PLLC | 7 | 2.62% | 18 |
| 10 | Nestor A Proveyer | Adams & Associates, P.A. | 6 | 2.25% | 38 |
| 11 | Frank Senior | Gottlieb & Associates | 6 | 2.25% | 0 |
| 12 | Norma O. Gazonni | Brasil & Brasil, P.A | 5 | 1.87% | 27 |
| 13 | Arantza Castro | Mendez Law Offices, PLLC | 5 | 1.87% | 20 |
| 14 | Joseph Lamperis | Stein Saks, PLLC | 5 | 1.87% | 5 |
| 14 Plaintiffs Filed 50.56% ADA Lawsuits in June 2026 | 135 | 50.56% | 382 | ||
| 85 Plaintiffs Collectively Filed 49.44% ADA Lawsuits in June 2026 | 132 | 49.44% | 1,269 | ||
| 99 Plaintiffs Filed 267 Website ADA Lawsuits in June 2026 | 267 | 100.00% | 1,651 | ||
Top 5 Plaintiffs
78 Lawsuits
29.21%
Top 10 Plaintiffs
114 Lawsuits
42.70%
Top 20 Plaintiffs
159 Lawsuits
59.55%
Top 50 Plaintiffs
218 Lawsuits
81.65%
Key Summary Points
- Out of 99 total plaintiffs, just 14 plaintiffs accounted for 50.56% of all ADA website lawsuits filed in June 2026, collectively filing 135 of the 267 total lawsuits. Meanwhile, the remaining 85 plaintiffs filed 132 lawsuits (49.44%), reinforcing the ongoing trend that a relatively small group of repeat plaintiffs continues to drive more than half of all ADA website accessibility litigation.
- Michael Sandoval was the most active plaintiff in June, filing 25 lawsuits (9.36%). Blair Douglass ranked second with 21 lawsuits (7.87%), while Julie Dalton followed with 14 lawsuits (5.24%). Together, these three plaintiffs were responsible for 60 lawsuits (22.47%) of all ADA website lawsuits filed during the month.
- Cedric Bishop and Donna Hedges each filed 9 lawsuits (3.37%), while Nicholas Pagan and Milagros Senior each recorded 8 lawsuits (3.00%). Howard Wilson and Rosemarie Ramirez each filed 7 lawsuits (2.62%), continuing to rank among the most active ADA website plaintiffs in June.
- Gottlieb & Associates represented four of the top 14 plaintiffs, Cedric Bishop, Donna Hedges, Milagros Senior, and Frank Senior, who collectively filed 32 lawsuits (11.99%), making the firm the most represented among June's highest-volume plaintiffs.
- Similarly, Stein Saks, PLLC, represented Howard Wilson, Rosemarie Ramirez, and Joseph Lamperis, who collectively filed 19 lawsuits (7.12%), highlighting the firm's continued role as a leading participant in ADA website accessibility litigation. Meanwhile, Manning Law, APC, through Michael Sandoval, remained the single most active filer in June with 25 lawsuits (9.36%), while East End Trial Group LLC gained significant momentum through Blair Douglass, who filed 21 lawsuits (7.87%) during the month.
11 Law Firms Filed Over 82% of ADA Lawsuits in June 2026
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| Sr. No. | Plaintiff Firm Name | June | Percentage | Jan–May |
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| 1 | Gottlieb & Associates | 39 | 14.61% | 158 |
| 2 | Manning Law, APC | 38 | 14.23% | 247 |
| 3 | Stein Saks, PLLC | 23 | 8.61% | 100 |
| 4 | East End Trial Group LLC | 21 | 7.87% | 22 |
| 5 | Equal Access Law Group, PLLC | 20 | 7.49% | 494 |
| 6 | NYE Stirling, Hale & Miller, LLP | 19 | 7.12% | 43 |
| 7 | Throndset Michenfelder, LLC | 16 | 5.99% | 104 |
| 8 | Joseph & Norinsberg, LLC | 16 | 5.99% | 57 |
| 9 | Shaked Law Group, P.C | 11 | 4.12% | 7 |
| 10 | Adams & Associates, P.A. | 9 | 3.37% | 46 |
| 11 | Mizrahi Kroub LLP | 9 | 3.37% | 38 |
| 11 Law Firms Filed 82.77% ADA Lawsuits in June 2026 | 221 | 82.77% | 1,316 | |
| 13 Law Firms Filed 17.23% ADA Lawsuits in June 2026 | 46 | 17.23% | 335 | |
| 24 Law Firms Collectively Filed 267 Lawsuits in June 2026 | 267 | 100% | 1,651 | |
Top 5 Plaintiff Firms
140 Lawsuits
52.43%
Top 10 Plaintiff Firms
209 Lawsuits
78.28%
Top 15 Plaintiff Firms
244 Lawsuits
91.39%
Key Summary Points
- Out of 24 law firms, 11 filed 221 of the 267 ADA website lawsuits (82.77%) in June 2026, while the remaining 13 firms accounted for just 46 lawsuits (17.23%), highlighting the continued concentration of ADA litigation.
- Gottlieb & Associates led all firms with 39 lawsuits (14.61%), narrowly ahead of Manning Law, APC, with 38 lawsuits (14.23%).
- Stein Saks, PLLC (23), East End Trial Group LLC (21), and Equal Access Law Group, PLLC (20) completed the top five firms, which collectively filed 141 lawsuits (52.81%).
- NYE Stirling, Hale & Miller, LLP (19), Throndset Michenfelder, LLC (16), Joseph & Norinsberg, LLC (16), Shaked Law Group, P.C. (11), Adams & Associates, P.A. (9), and Mizrahi Kroub LLP (9) rounded out the top 11 plaintiff firms in June 2026.
8 Industries Faced Over 91% of ADA Website Lawsuits in June 2026
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| Sr. No. | Industry Category | June | Percentage | Jan–May |
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| 1 | Lifestyle, Fashion, Clothing & Apparel | 94 | 35.21% | 438 |
| 2 | Restaurant, Food, Drinks & Beverages | 48 | 17.98% | 486 |
| 3 | Furniture, Lighting, Home Decor & Kitchen Accessories | 31 | 11.61% | 140 |
| 4 | Beauty, Skin & Body Care | 22 | 8.24% | 120 |
| 5 | Medical & Health | 21 | 7.87% | 130 |
| 6 | Fitness & Sports Accessories | 13 | 4.87% | 43 |
| 7 | Toys, Games, Gifts & Flower Shops | 9 | 3.37% | 23 |
| 8 | Pet Care & Accessories | 5 | 1.87% | 38 |
| 8 Industries Faced 91.01% of Lawsuits in June 2026 | 243 | 91.01% | 1,418 | |
| 8 Industries Faced 8.99% of Lawsuits in June 2026 | 24 | 9% | 233 | |
| Total ADA Website Lawsuits by Industry in June 2026 | 267 | 100% | 1,651 | |
Key Summary Points
- Industry Concentration: The top 8 industries accounted for 243 of the 267 ADA website lawsuits filed in June 2026, representing 91.01% of all filings. These industries continue to rely heavily on e-commerce platforms, customer self-service features, and high-traffic digital experiences, making accessibility barriers more likely to affect users and increase litigation risk.
- Leading Industries: Lifestyle, Fashion, Clothing & Apparel remained the most targeted industry with 94 lawsuits (35.21%), followed by Restaurant, Food, Drinks & Beverages with 48 lawsuits (17.98%). Together, these two sectors accounted for 142 lawsuits (53.19%), representing more than half of all ADA website lawsuits filed during the month.
- Other Major Targets: Furniture, Lighting, Home Decor & Kitchen Accessories ranked third with 31 lawsuits (11.61%), followed by Beauty, Skin & Body Care with 22 lawsuits (8.24%) and Medical & Health with 21 lawsuits (7.87%). These industries continued to experience significant ADA website litigation due to their strong online consumer presence and complex digital experiences.
- Additional Activity: ADA website lawsuits were also filed across Fitness & Sports Accessories, Toys, Games, Gifts & Flower Shops, and Pet Care & Accessories. While these industries recorded fewer lawsuits individually, their inclusion among the top eight highlights the broad reach of ADA website accessibility litigation across diverse consumer-facing sectors.
ADA Lawsuits Filed Against Website Platforms in June 2026
Website platforms play a critical role in enabling businesses to build and manage their digital presence. While many platforms offer accessibility features and third-party tools, ADA website accessibility lawsuits can still occur when accessibility is not effectively incorporated into the overall user experience.
Ultimately, responsibility for ADA compliance rests with the website owner. Accessibility tools can support compliance efforts, but they are not a substitute for comprehensive accessibility practices. Achieving and maintaining compliance requires proper implementation, regular testing, ongoing maintenance, and continuous monitoring to ensure websites remain accessible to all users.
Shopify
A leading e-commerce platform that enables businesses to build, manage, and scale online stores through flexible features, customizable storefronts, and intuitive management tools.
Lawsuits: 142 · Percentage: 53.18%
WordPress
A widely used content management system recognized for its powerful customization options and extensive ecosystem of themes, plugins, and third-party integrations.
Lawsuits: 29 · Percentage: 10.86%
Magento
A customizable e-commerce platform used by businesses that require flexible store architecture, extensions, integrations, and scalable online-commerce functionality.
Lawsuits: 10 · Percentage: 3.75%
Squarespace
A user-friendly website-building platform that enables businesses to design, manage, and maintain professional websites with built-in tools.
Lawsuits: 6 · Percentage: 2.25%
BigCommerce
A scalable e-commerce platform that helps businesses build, manage, and grow online stores with powerful built-in features and tools.
Lawsuits: 1 · Percentage: 0.37%
Other Custom-Coded Websites
Custom-designed websites created to deliver unique business requirements through personalized functionality and user experiences.
Lawsuits: 79 · Percentage: 29.59%
Accessibility Widget-Related Lawsuits in June 2026
A notable 23.97% of lawsuits involved websites using accessibility widgets, with 64 of the 267 ADA website lawsuits filed in June 2026 involving websites that used accessibility widgets. This continues to reflect concerns about whether widget-based solutions adequately address website accessibility requirements.
An accessibility widget alone does not replace code-level remediation, manual testing, testing with assistive technology, documentation, and ongoing maintenance. Businesses relying solely on widget-based tools should evaluate whether their websites remain accessible to real users of assistive technology.
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