Protect small businesses from frivolous lawsuits
Small businesses face increasing exposure to frivolous and abusive lawsuits brought by predatory trial lawyers eager to exploit well-intentioned laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. Specifically, these lawyers are targeting Main Street business owners over alleged issues with their websites for details such as the colors and fonts they choose to display.
TL;DR
- Small businesses are increasingly targeted by predatory trial lawyers for alleged ADA violations concerning their websites.
- Lawyers send demand letters for thousands of dollars to settle claims, sometimes offering their own services for compliance.
- The ADA, intended for accessibility, is being weaponized by lawyers, with small businesses lacking resources to defend themselves.
- Abusive ADA website lawsuits have recently skyrocketed in Missouri.