The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing a new update to Section 504 regulation to require that web content and mobile applications adhere to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. To do that, its Civil Rights (OCR), finalized a rule that prohibits discrimination based on disability. A final rule is the […]
Author: Thomas Logan
A class action lawsuit is suing Dunkin’ for $5 million for charging extra for its lactose-free options. The lawsuit claims the company formerly known as Dunkin’ Donuts is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with its pricing practice. The company charges $2 extra for substituting dairy with almond or oat options. The class action […]
The Attorney General of the United States has signed a final rule that will update its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This long-awaited rule contains requirements on how to ensure that web content and mobile apps are accessible to people with disabilities. The press release from the DOJ states: […]
Accessibility Lawsuit Against Sweetgreen
Mar 19, 2024The Equal Entry team has eaten at Sweetgreen many times. The team appreciates the fast-casual chain’s varied and unique healthy salads. Recently, Ali Colak has filed a lawsuit against Sweetgreen, Inc. stating the company’s website is not accessible and violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The filing also indicates the company does not comply […]
In Minnesota, a Plaintiff who is legally blind alleges Christopher and Banks’ website is not accessible to screen readers. The case states this denial of full and equal access to “important website content” violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Moreover, the Plaintiff says it also violates the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA). It’s a […]
Editor’s notes: The conversation in this post has been edited for clarity. Here’s the Maine Website Accessibility lawsuit transcript that matches the podcast. A small business in Maine started receiving letters from attorneys in New York according to a WGME story. These attorneys offered to help Lisa-Marie’s Made in Maine with a lawsuit against them. […]
There was no law governing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) designation for State agencies in New York. Signed in 2023, this new bill makes the most current version of WCAG a requirement for conformance. This means websites of New York state agencies will need to comply with WCAG 2.2. The bill was introduced by NY […]
Five major U.S. pharmacy and grocery chains reached a settlement with the Justice Department. The settlement indicates the companies will ensure people with disabilities can access information about COVID-19 vaccinations and book their vaccination appointments online. The agreements indicate the companies will conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Version 2.1, Level AA. The […]
FACIL’iti is a French accessibility overlay company. The company sued two accessibility leaders who participated in a conversation about accessibility overlays alleging defamation. On the side of the defendants, many describe this as a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP). “In French the equivalent of a SLAPP suit is ‘poursuites bâillons’ (literally ‘gagging pursuits’). Strategic […]
California is considering adopting a new law (AB-1757) that adopts Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA as the level of accessibility that websites and mobile apps providing products or services must follow. It also expands liability to third-party developers and gives people with disabilities and businesses the ability to sue web developers for […]