Compliance First Design
WCAG 2.2 AALos Angeles, California
$5,000 - $100,000
California's Unruh Civil Rights Act provides additional protections beyond the federal ADA, making web accessibility compliance especially critical for businesses in the Golden State. California courts have recognized websites as places of public accommodation, and the state's large population of tech-savvy consumers means accessibility issues are quickly identified.
Los Angeles, California
$5,000 - $100,000
San Francisco, California
$15,000 - $200,000
Yes. California's Unruh Civil Rights Act has been interpreted to cover websites, and it provides for minimum statutory damages of $4,000 per violation, per visit — which can add up quickly.
The Unruh Act provides statutory damages ($4,000 minimum per incident) and does not require proving intent, making it easier for plaintiffs to bring claims compared to the federal ADA.
E-commerce, hospitality, food service, and healthcare businesses face the highest lawsuit volumes in California due to their public-facing nature.