25 Investigates: Small businesses caught in surge of ADA website lawsuits

Thousands of lawsuits have been filed nationwide claiming business websites are not in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

A 25 Investigates review, conducted with sister stations across the country, found a growing number of so-called “sue and settle” cases targeting businesses of all sizes — including many in Massachusetts. Small business owners say they are being forced into costly legal battles they cannot afford to fight.

Sara Campbell is a fashion designer whose Boston-based business has grown to 22 stores from Cape Cod down the East Coast, along with her website, saracampbell.com , now the largest part of her business…

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