ADA Website Accessibility Lawsuit Settlement 2027 Calculator
ADA Title III website accessibility lawsuits 2027: plaintiff demand typically $25,000-$100,000 per lawsuit. Defense cost $5K-50K. Most settle $10K-50K. California Unruh Civil Rights Act adds $4K per violation minimum. WCAG 2.1 AA + ongoing maintenance is best defense.
Lawsuit Volume
2024: 4,605+ ADA web lawsuits filed (Seyfarth ADA Title III Report). 50% in CA, 25% NY, 15% FL. 8 firms file 70%+. Industries hit: e-commerce, restaurants, hospitality, education.
WCAG 2.1 AA Standard
DOJ informal guidance: WCAG 2.1 AA is industry standard. EU EAA Directive enforced June 2025 — affects US companies serving EU customers. Plaintiffs use axe / WAVE / SortSite scans.
Remediation Cost
Small site (10-50 pages): $5-15K audit + $10-30K fix. Mid (100-500 pages): $25K + $50-150K fix. Enterprise: $100K+ annual budget.
Source and Disclaimer
Seyfarth ADA Title III Report 2024, DOJ ADA.gov, W3C WCAG 2.1. Lawsuit costs based on industry averages.
Source: ada.gov, Seyfarth ADA Title III 2024. Last updated: May 2026.