Illinois saw a 745% year-over-year explosion in ADA website lawsuits — from 28 cases in H1 2024 to 237 in H1 2025. This makes it the fastest-growing jurisdiction for web accessibility litigation in the country.
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Illinois experienced a 745% year-over-year spike in ADA website lawsuits, jumping from just 28 cases in H1 2024 to 237 in H1 2025. This explosion in filings makes Illinois the fastest-growing jurisdiction for web accessibility litigation in the country, as new plaintiff firms establish presence in the state.
Nationally, ADA website lawsuits surged 37% year-over-year in the first half of 2025, with 2,014 cases filed. Over 5,000 total lawsuits were filed by year's end. Illinois is one of the most active jurisdictions — and courts here have consistently allowed cases to proceed even when the business has no physical presence in the state. If users in Illinois can access your website, you are exposed.
Illinois has emerged as one of the fastest-growing jurisdictions for ADA web accessibility lawsuits. The state's Information Technology Accessibility Act applies to state agencies, and BIPA (Biometric Information Privacy Act) adds another layer of digital compliance exposure. Illinois courts have been receptive to ADA claims, and the 745% year-over-year spike in filings signals that plaintiff firms are actively expanding into the state. Cook County (Chicago) is the primary filing location.
Illinois went from 28 ADA website lawsuits in H1 2024 to 237 in H1 2025 — a 745% year-over-year spike. This signals that plaintiff law firms are actively establishing operations in Illinois, and Cook County (Chicago) is becoming a major filing hub. Businesses operating in Illinois that have not yet addressed website accessibility should treat this as an urgent priority.
E-commerce, restaurants, and consumer goods businesses lead Illinois filings. Chicago-based businesses face the highest concentration of risk. Healthcare, financial services, and professional firms are seeing increased targeting as plaintiff firms establish themselves in the market.
In H1 2025, 22.6% of ADA lawsuits nationally targeted websites with overlay widgets installed. Plaintiffs' attorneys now specifically look for overlay code as evidence that a business attempted a shortcut instead of real remediation. The FTC fined the largest overlay provider $1 million for deceptive marketing. Installing a widget after receiving a demand letter can actively hurt your legal position.
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