ADA compliance lawsuits are a growing concern for businesses, with a significant increase in cases filed in recent years. In 2023, there were 4,605 lawsuits, a 42% increase from the previous year. This trend continues to rise with 11,452 cases filed in federal courts

National Cases:

• Harvard and MIT: Paid $1,575,000 in attorneys’ costs and fees.
• Target: Paid $3.5 million in attorney’s fees.

Central Louisiana Cases Filed in Federal Court:

Plaintiff: Daniel Todd of Winn Parish, Louisiana, an Individual

Complaint: Violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq., and
declaratory and injunctive relief, damages, attorneys’ fees, and costs the Louisiana Commission
on Human Rights, LA. REV. STAT. ANN. § 51:2231 et seq

446 Civil Rights – Amer w/Disabilities – Other
Cause 42:12181 Americans with Disabilities Act – Public Accommodations

Defendants:

Alexandria Pizza Hut, LLC & ADT Louisiana, LLC (Attached)
Frances Properties (Attached)
Darrell’s Restaurant
Security Sporting Goods
Feng Jin Teng dba East Asia China Buffet
* and others filed

To protect your business, consider the following steps:

• Conduct an accessibility audit

If you have been sued and served, contact your attorney at once. You will need expert help in dealing with this type of litigation.