By Minh N. Vu  and Kristina M. Launey

Seyfarth Synopsis: In this blog we examine data showing an unexpected drop in the number of Title III Americans with Disabilities Act suits filed so far in 2022, particularly in California.

The year 2021 was a blockbuster for ADA Title III lawsuits filed in federal court, with over 11,452 filings.
Continue Reading 2022 ADA Title III Mid-Year Federal Lawsuit Filings Drop 22% Compared To 2021

By Minh N. Vu

Seyfarth Synopsis:  We predict 2022 will look a lot like 2021 with roughly the same number of lawsuits and DOJ pushing the boundaries of the ADA.

Like 2020, 2021 was a tough year for businesses.  Still dealing with the constantly-changing COVID-19 landscape, businesses were also bombarded with what may be another record number of ADA
Continue Reading Crystal Ball 2022: More Aggressive DOJ Enforcement, More Lawsuits, and Maybe a New Rulemaking

By Minh Vu, Kristina Launey, and Susan Ryan

Seyfarth Synopsis: Data from the first six months of 2019 shows a 12%  increase over 2018.

The task of counting the number of ADA Title III lawsuits filed in federal courts grows with the ever-increasing numbers of lawsuits.  For the period from January 1, 2019 through June 30, 2019,
Continue Reading Federal ADA Title III Lawsuit Numbers Continue to Climb in 2019