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You might open your mail, get an email from your registered agent, or receive legal papers at your business. As you read, you see something you likely did not expect: Your business has been sued for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. Many New York business owners feel conf...

Businesses throughout New York are facing an unprecedented increase in website accessibility lawsuits. These cases are often filed by a small group of plaintiff law firms that allege violations of disability access laws based on the content and functionality of business websites. One firm frequen...

Most people associate hotel accessibility with ramps, parking, or accessible rooms. But accessibility starts before check-in; often with the reservation process. At Bashian & Papantoniou, P.C., we regularly see how the booking process can create real barriers for travelers with disabilities....

Overview of the Second Circuit Legal Landscape for Website ADA Litigation in New York. Website accessibility claims in New York are frequently initiated by visually impaired plaintiffs under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), typically seeking injunctive relief for alleged b...

Understanding New York’s Legal Landscape and Dismissal Procedures As business continues to shift online, courts are increasingly asked to apply traditional civil rights laws to digital platforms. One of the most important and unsettled questions in this area is whether websites qualify as “place...

By Bashian & Papantoniou P.C ADA website lawsuits have become a common challenge for American businesses. In recent years, thousands of cases have claimed that company websites are not accessible to people with disabilities. A small group of repeat plaintiffs and law firms often bring these ...

ADA website accessibility lawsuits have surged in New York, exposing businesses across industries to legal and financial risks. For companies with websites, the main question now is: why has New York become the center of this trend? This trend is driven by a mix of court decisions, supportive leg...

Bashian & Papantoniou, P.C. recently defended a business facing claims that its website was inaccessible to individuals with visual impairments. The allegations included missing alternative text for images, poorly implemented headings, and interactive features that were not com...

In a recent case, Bashian & Papantoniou, P.C.  defended a business accused of failing to provide proper access to its facility. The claims included an inaccessible entrance, lack of proper signage, and restrooms that were allegedly not compliant with ADA standards. For bus...

Bashian & Papantoniou, P.C. defended a business accused of ADA violations involving access to its facility. The allegations included a step at the entrance that acted as a barrier, the absence of a required ramp, and restroom features that allegedly did not comply with ADA guid...