ADA Title III website filings hit an all-time high of 8,667 in 2025 according to Seyfarth Shaw's annual tracker. Heading into 2026, the trajectory is still up and to the right — and the mix of defendants is broader than ever.
Where the cases are filed
New York, California, and Florida continue to account for the overwhelming majority of website accessibility complaints. New York state courts remain especially active thanks to a plaintiff-friendly interpretation of state human rights law layered on top of the ADA.
Which industries are exposed
E-commerce still leads by volume, but 2025 saw a sharp expansion into healthcare portals, financial services, education platforms, and hospitality booking flows. If your site takes a transaction or an appointment, you are in scope.
Settlement economics
Most cases settle for between $10,000 and $75,000 plus a remediation commitment. The remediation is often the bigger number — a real audit and code-level fixes for a mid-sized site typically run well into five figures on their own. Serial filers know this math. A demand letter with a modest settlement number is designed to be cheaper than fighting.
The practical takeaway
Waiting to be sued is the most expensive compliance strategy. A proactive audit against WCAG 2.2 AA, a documented remediation plan, and an accessibility statement on your site materially reduce both the odds of being targeted and the leverage a plaintiff has if you are.
Start with a free audit — it's the cheapest insurance you'll buy this year.