Protect small businesses from frivolous lawsuits
Small businesses are increasingly targeted by frivolous lawsuits related to website accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Predatory trial lawyers exploit these laws, demanding settlements from business owners who often lack the resources to defend themselves. Recent bipartisan legislation in Missouri aims to protect small businesses by allowing them time to address alleged violations before facing lawsuits.
- ▪Small businesses are facing a surge in frivolous lawsuits regarding website compliance with the ADA.
- ▪Aggressive trial lawyers are exploiting these laws, often sending hundreds of demand letters to small business owners.
- ▪Missouri legislators have passed a law that provides a window for businesses to resolve accessibility issues before being sued.
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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. The situation often begins with small business owners receiving a letter from a lawyer they’ve never heard of, claiming their website violates the ADA. The letter demands thousands of dollars to settle the claim, and in some instances, the lawyer even offers the same business as the services it provides to bring its website into compliance.
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