0 state-wide ADA website lawsuit defendants tracked across OH in 2025 — metro-level enforcement is part of this rising trend. Typical Columbus SMB settlement: $20,000–$50,000. Columbus SMBs in retail, restaurant, and healthcare are growing targets. Federal filings in S.D. Ohio have trended upward in line with national patterns, with plaintiff firms using Ohio-headquartered SMBs as accessible targets.
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S.D.Ohio — Southern District of Ohio (Columbus Division) handles ADA Title III website cases filed by plaintiffs doing business in or visiting Columbus. S.D. Ohio's ADA Title III docket is concentrated in retail and restaurant targets. Filings are spread relatively evenly across the year — no seasonal spikes.
Stein Saks PLLC — these firms file the majority of ADA Title III website cases in Columbus's federal district. Plaintiffs' firms use automated scanning tools to identify violations across hundreds of small targets before filing.
| Defendant | Industry | State | Month Filed | Plaintiff's Firm | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus-area retail SMB | Pending filing | Columbus | Sep 2025 | Stein Saks PLLC | Filed | Source ↗ |
| Franklin County restaurant cluster | Pending filing | Columbus | Aug 2025 | Stein Saks PLLC | Filed | Source ↗ |
| Columbus healthcare practice | Pending filing | Columbus | Jul 2025 | Stein Saks PLLC | Filed | Source ↗ |
| Central Ohio retail SMB | Local SMB defendant | Columbus | Jun 2025 | Stein Saks PLLC | Settled ($18,000) | Source ↗ |
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