Stunning ADA Ruling: Court Demands Proof of Accessibility Fixes Before Paying Attorneys’ Fees
A groundbreaking decision from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York is shaking up ADA litigation. In Natosha Dunston v. 243 Dekalb Ave. LLC, the court denied attorneys’ fees until proof was provided that accessibility barriers were actually fixed.
This ruling exposes a major issue—are some ADA lawsuits more about generating legal fees than ensuring accessibility? The judge went as far as requiring proof of remediation not just for this case, but for all the plaintiff’s past lawsuits. This unprecedented move could reshape how accessibility cases are handled moving forward.
What This Means for Businesses:
? ADA compliance must be a priority—settlements that only involve financial payouts won’t cut it.
? Follow through on promised fixes to avoid additional legal risk.
? Website accessibility matters too—expect increased scrutiny on digital compliance.
With courts cracking down on serial filers, businesses should take a proactive approach to accessibility.