Florida ADA Website Compliance Guide

🌴 FLORIDA: THIRD-HIGHEST LITIGATION STATE

1,627 ADA lawsuits filed in Florida in 2024 - third nationally for the seventh consecutive year. Through mid-2025, Florida had 989 filings, maintaining position as top-tier enforcement jurisdiction.

💸 Documented Government Settlements:
• Miami-Dade County: $78,000 (2024)
• Orange County Schools: $68,000 (2023)
• Tampa: $59,000 (2024)
• Earlier cases: Orange County $19,000, Palm Beach Clerk $9,500, Martin County $16,000

🎯 Serial Plaintiff Activity: A legally blind Miami resident has filed 200+ lawsuits systematically targeting government agencies across Florida and nationwide for website accessibility violations.

📊 DOJ Title II Final Rule: April 2024 regulations require WCAG 2.1 AA compliance by April 24, 2026 for entities serving 50,000+. Florida's 2,169 government entities face clear federal mandate.

💰 Federal Penalties: ADA violations carry $75,000 fines for first offense, $150,000 for subsequent violations - plus settlement costs and legal fees averaging $38,000 in FL.

⚖️ Legal Precedent Set: Florida's Fourth Appellate District established clear ADA website enforcement standards. Following DOJ's 2024 final rule, non-compliance is legally indefensible for government entities.