ActiveClass action
Niles v. Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.
Hilton designates rooms as mobility-accessible without ensuring beds permit safe wheelchair transfer.
- Nationwide
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Active Cases
ADA class actions, enforcement actions, consent decrees, and other matters we’re tracking. Open any case to read what it covers and who it may affect.
Reading levelPlain language + legal text
- ActiveClass action
Bryant v. Harris County
Voters with disabilities allege Harris County's mail-ballot system lacks accessible electronic options.
- TX
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division
- ActiveEnforcement action
United States v. Uber Technologies, Inc.
DOJ alleges Uber and its drivers routinely deny rides to passengers with service animals and stowable wheelchairs, and charge improper surcharges.
- Nationwide
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- In compliance/monitoringEnforcement action
United States v. Sea Mar Community Health Centers
April 2025 DOJ settlement over dental clinic accessibility. Report violations.
- WA
U.S. Department of Justice administrative settlement
- TrackingRegulatory challenge
Airlines for America v. U.S. Department of Transportation
Airline industry sued to block DOT's strengthened wheelchair-handling rules. If A4A wins, protections weaken. Tracking only.
- Nationwide
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- Under investigationEnforcement action
United States investigation of State of Idaho — Olmstead Integration
DOJ findings letter alleges Idaho needlessly segregates people with disabilities in nursing facilities instead of community-based services. Share your experience to support the investigation.
- ID
U.S. Department of Justice investigation (no court filed yet)
- Under investigationEnforcement action
United States investigation of Arizona Department of Child Safety
DOJ investigating AZ DCS over alleged discrimination against parents with disabilities in child welfare proceedings.
- AZ
U.S. Department of Justice investigation (no court filed yet)
- TrackingRegulatory challenge
Texas v. Kennedy (formerly Texas v. Becerra)
Multi-state AG challenge to HHS Section 504 rule's integration mandate. If states win, community-integration rights could narrow.
- Nationwide
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- In compliance/monitoringEnforcement action
United States v. Los Angeles County
DOJ settlement August 2024 requires LA County to provide accessible vote centers and curbside voting. Report violations.
- CA
U.S. Department of Justice administrative settlement
- In compliance/monitoringEnforcement action
United States v. City of Anoka, Minnesota
Landmark 2025 DOJ agreement addressing crime-free housing program discrimination against tenants with mental health disabilities. Report violations elsewhere using same model.
- MN
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
- Under investigationEnforcement action
United States investigation of Alaska Division of Elections
DOJ findings letter alleges Alaska's polling places and ballot systems are inaccessible.
- AK
U.S. Department of Justice investigation (no court filed yet)
- In compliance/monitoringConsent decree
United States v. Marriott International, Inc. (2024 Settlement)
2024 DOJ settlement requires Marriott's accessible-room reservation system to permit equal reservation. Report current violations.
- Nationwide
U.S. Department of Justice administrative settlement
- In compliance/monitoringClass action
Fust v. First Urology, P.S.C.
Settled class action and parallel DOJ enforcement against First Urology over a "Lifting Policy" that refused to help patients with mobility disabilities transfer from wheelchairs to exam tables or imaging equipment. DOJ obtained $60,000 settlement plus policy and training reforms.
- KY
- IN
U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
- In compliance/monitoringClass action
Dunsmore v. San Diego County Sheriff's Department
ADA accessibility claims settled August 2025; other claims active. Report jail accessibility violations.
- CA
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
- ActiveClass action
Alcazar v. Fashion Nova, Inc.
Class action over Fashion Nova's website inaccessibility to blind shoppers using screen readers. Settlement pending final approval as of early 2026; DOJ filed Statement of Interest opposing.
- Nationwide
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- In compliance/monitoringClass action
Liberty Resources, Inc. v. City of Philadelphia
Settled class action; Philadelphia agreed to install and repair curb ramps citywide on a schedule. Compliance phase — report missing or non-compliant curb ramps.
- PA
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- In compliance/monitoringClass action
United Spinal Association v. Beth Israel Medical Center
Settled October 2017. Required accessible exam equipment and patient communication accommodations. Report violations.
- NY
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- In compliance/monitoringClass action
National Federation of the Blind of California v. Uber Technologies, Inc.
Settled Dec 2016. Uber required to enforce its service-animal anti-discrimination policy nationwide, track complaints, and remove drivers who refuse service to blind riders with guide dogs. Court retains ongoing jurisdiction. Report current discrimination incidents.
- Nationwide
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
- ActiveMass action
Disney Disability Access Service (DAS) Litigation (Dogali plaintiffs)
Ongoing multi-plaintiff ADA Title III litigation against Walt Disney Parks over its Disability Access Service (DAS) program. Plaintiffs allege Disney's post-2013 DAS policy and a 2024 narrowing (limiting DAS to developmental disabilities like autism) discriminate against guests with other disabilities. Florida Commission on Human Relations opened a state investigation in 2026 after mediation failed.
- FL
- CA
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (Orlando Division)
- In compliance/monitoringClass action
Adams v. Commonwealth of Kentucky
Settled May 2015. Kentucky DOC required to provide qualified ASL interpreters, videophones, visual emergency alerts, and accessible programs to deaf and hard-of-hearing prisoners. Compliance phase ongoing.
- KY
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
- In compliance/monitoringConsent decree
United States v. Hilton Worldwide Inc. (2010 Consent Decree)
2010 DOJ consent decree requires Hilton to make rooms accessible and reservation systems compatible. Compliance phase — report current violations that should be covered.
- Nationwide
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
- In compliance/monitoringClass action
Willits v. City of Los Angeles
Settled 2015, $1.4B commitment. LA on 30-year remediation schedule for sidewalks and curb cuts. Report violations.
- CA
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
- ActivePattern of practice
Pharmacy and retail self-service kiosk inaccessibility
Self-service kiosks at pharmacies, restaurants, airports, or government offices that aren't usable by blind, low-vision, or deaf customers.
- Nationwide
- ActivePattern of practice
Restaurant and business service animal denials
A restaurant, store, or rideshare refused to serve you with your service animal. No current class action — most cases are individual. Tell us what happened.
- Nationwide
- ActivePattern of practice
Mobile app and banking app screen reader incompatibility
Banking apps, retail apps, or service apps unusable with VoiceOver or TalkBack. Emerging area of litigation.
- Nationwide
- ActivePattern of practice
Polling place and ballot inaccessibility (general)
Inaccessible polling place, broken accessible voting machine, no curbside option, or inaccessible vote-by-mail. For cases not already covered by Bryant v. Harris County or DOJ v. LA County.
- Nationwide
- ActivePattern of practice
Hospital and medical office accessible exam table failures
Medical providers without accessible exam tables, diagnostic equipment, or transfer policies. DOJ MDE rule (May 2024) makes new compliance deadlines enforceable.
- Nationwide
- ActivePattern of practice
Higher education online learning inaccessibility
Inaccessible LMS, course materials, videos without captions, or online testing platforms at colleges and universities.
- Nationwide
- ActivePattern of practice
State DMV and government online services inaccessibility
DMV websites, benefits portals, court systems, or state agency online services that block access for screen reader users. April 2026 DOJ deadline now active for the largest jurisdictions.
- Nationwide
- ActivePattern of practice
Airline wheelchair damage, delay, or loss
Mishandled, broken, or lost wheelchairs and mobility aids during air travel. No current consumer class action — file a DOT complaint, document, and share with us.
- Nationwide
- ActivePattern of practice
K-12 school district digital inaccessibility
School district websites, student portals, learning platforms, or homework systems that aren't accessible.
- Nationwide
- Under investigationEnforcement action
United States investigation of FlixBus and Greyhound Lines
DOJ investigating intercity bus carriers over wheelchair accommodation failures and inaccessible booking. Share your experience.
- Nationwide
U.S. Department of Justice investigation (no court filed yet)
- In compliance/monitoringClass action
Trivette v. Tennessee Department of Correction
Settled January 2025. TN DOC required to provide qualified interpreters and accessible programs to deaf prisoners. Report violations.
- TN
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
- ActivePattern of practice
Rideshare wheelchair and service animal denials
Uber or Lyft drivers refused your service animal, failed to provide a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, or charged improper fees. Multiple active cases — your story helps build the pattern.
- Nationwide
- In compliance/monitoringClass action
United Spinal Association v. City of New York
Settled 2020. NYC committed to remediation schedule for inaccessible sidewalks. Report violations.
- NY
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- In compliance/monitoringClass action
Reynoldson v. City of Seattle
Settled 2017. Seattle committed to curb ramp installation on a schedule. Report violations.
- WA
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Wondering if what happened to you is an ADA issue
Searching for an ADA lawsuit usually starts with one moment: a door that wouldn't open, a counter too high, a site that locked you out. You want to know what the law says and what other people in your spot have done.
This page tracks real cases. Each one is filed, alleged, or settled, exactly as the court or agency describes it. Reading them shows you what an ADA claim generally looks like, who brought it, and what happened next. It is not a prediction of what would happen with your own situation.
What these cases can tell you
Each entry below names the barrier, who raised it, and where the case stands: active, under investigation, in compliance and monitoring, or tracking only. Open any case to read the details. Topics range from rideshare and air travel to healthcare offices, housing, and government services.
These are real, documented actions. We did not write them to predict an outcome, and reading them is not the same as getting advice about your own barrier.
If you hit a barrier yourself
Whether a barrier is something the ADA covers depends on the place, the barrier, and the facts around it. The standards guide explains, in plain language, what the ADA generally requires in areas like parking, doorways, ramps, and restrooms.
If you want to talk through what happened to you specifically, Ada can listen and help you understand whether it looks like an ADA issue, in plain language and at your pace. She is opening soon.
If you run a business and want to check your own space before anyone else notices a problem, Spot gives a free read from one photo.
Read the standards behind these cases
Many of the barriers named in these cases connect back to specific rules in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Reading the standards guide first can help you understand what a case is actually arguing, and why.