Complete Report2025 Website Accessibility Lawsuit Recap

Key takeaways

  • 1,432 website accessibility lawsuits were filed in 2025.
  • 48% targeted Retailing businesses.
  • Lawsuits filed in Illinois were almost exclusively e-commerce at 86%.
  • New York filed 56% of 2025's website accessibility lawsuits.
  • 37% of sued websites had an overlay installed.
  • 45.4% of cases cited missing alternative text for images.

 

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2025 Website Accessibility Lawsuit Recap

Data, Trends, and Comparisons to Form Perspective

 
This report provides a detailed analysis of website accessibility lawsuits filed across the United States in 2025. Our rigorous methodology ensures accuracy, offering only verifiable cases and openly sharing our findings to promote transparency.  

How this data resonates with you may depend on your perspective. For some, the high volume of legal actions highlights the serious consequences of digital inaccessibility, underscoring the need for more inclusive online experiences. It may also serve as a call to action—recognizing the immense benefits of accessibility for businesses and users alike. Beyond legal compliance, an accessible digital world fosters opportunities for employment, education, and independent living while helping businesses mitigate legal risks.  

Others may focus on the broader implications, from the roles of plaintiffs and defendants to the motivations behind legal actions. What remains clear, however, is the growing momentum behind holding digital platforms accountable for equal access.  

At the core of this issue is access to information. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to understand and engage with the evolving landscape of digital accessibility law.

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