Michigan businesses face 50+/year ADA website accessibility lawsuits annually. Under MI Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, MI businesses must ensure their websites meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards or face statutory damages, attorney's fees, and injunctive relief.
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Michigan's disability civil rights law covers public accommodations including websites. Detroit and Grand Rapids are active filing jurisdictions.
Michigan's automotive industry has seen targeted ADA web enforcement for dealership and manufacturer websites.
ADA compliance guide
ADA compliance guide
ADA compliance guide
ADA compliance guide
ADA compliance guide
Yes. Michigan's automotive industry has been specifically targeted for web accessibility enforcement. Dealership websites with inventory browsers, build-and-price tools, and financing calculators are frequent targets. Manufacturer websites with vehicle configurators and dealer locators also face claims.
Michigan's PDCRA covers disability discrimination in public accommodations, and this has been interpreted to include websites. The law provides for compensatory damages, attorney's fees, and injunctive relief, giving plaintiffs a state-level option alongside federal ADA claims.
The Eastern District of Michigan (Detroit) handles more cases due to the larger business community and concentration of automotive industry targets. The Western District (Grand Rapids) sees growing activity, particularly targeting healthcare and retail businesses in the West Michigan market.
Michigan has major hospital systems and healthcare networks whose patient portals, appointment scheduling, and telehealth platforms are high-value targets. The state's PDCRA and federal ADA both apply, and healthcare web accessibility complaints can also trigger OCR investigations.
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