The New Wave of Website Lawsuits Every California Business Should Know About Recently, California has seen a sharp increase in a new category of civil lawsuits aimed at small and mid-size businesses. These cases now combine two distinct legal theories into a single complaint: Alleged failure to make a business…
Neighborhood coffee shops and craft breweries have seen a noticeable increase in lawsuits recently. These are not large national chains with in-house legal teams. They are community-based businesses—often operating in older buildings—that may not know they are violating the law until they are served with a lawsuit. Under the Americans…
Los Angeles remains a focal point for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits, with claims targeting both physical barriers and digital inaccessibility of websites and mobile apps. California sees the highest number of ADA lawsuits filed each year compared to other states. The greater Los Angeles area in particular sees…
In the world of online retail, strike-through pricing—displaying a higher “original” price crossed out next to a lower “sale” price—is a common marketing tactic to highlight discounts and drive sales. However, when not implemented correctly, this strategy can lead to legal claims from consumer protection law firms like Pacific Trial…
Creating an accessible website is not just good for business—it’s a legal imperative to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California Unruh Civil Rights Act. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA standards are widely recognized as the benchmark for website accessibility by US courts. This…
The digital age has transformed how businesses interact with customers, but with this shift comes heightened legal exposure under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Unruh Civil Rights Act. Website accessibility lawsuits now account for a substantial percentage of all ADA Title III claims in recent years—a trend fueled…
When facing a lawsuit under The California Unruh Civil Rights Act or Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), businesses and property owners should be aware of potential legal defenses that may be available to them. The law mandates that public accommodations (i.e., most businesses open to the…
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) were recently updated to version 2.2, adding new considerations for businesses seeking to make their websites accessible. As most business have an online presence, there are some critical requirements of WCAG 2.2 that all business owners should know. The WCAG standards, published by the…
Pacific Trial Attorneys, as legal counsel, have filed hundreds of lawsuits for alleged violations of the California Unruh Civil Rights Act, California Civil Code § 51 et seq. and/or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Based in Newport Beach, CA, Pacific Trial Attorneys is a law firm representing plaintiffs in…
In March 2022, serial Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) plaintiff Traci Morgan filed a lawsuit against Zarco Hotels Inc., alleging that the hotel’s website was not accessible in violation of the ADA and Unruh Civil Rights Act. The plaintiff alleged she was blind, and that the Hollywood Hotel’s website was…