0 state-wide ADA website lawsuit defendants tracked across PA in 2025 — metro-level enforcement is part of this rising trend. Typical Philadelphia SMB settlement: $20,000–$50,000. Philadelphia SMBs in retail, food service, and healthcare are growing targets. Plaintiffs' firms file in E.D. Pa. against operators with Pennsylvania headquarters or significant in-state business — daily-life verticals like restaurants and dental practices are over-represented.
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E.D.Pa. — Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the principal Pennsylvania ADA Title III venue handles ADA Title III website cases filed by plaintiffs doing business in or visiting Philadelphia. E.D. Pa. handles a steady volume of accessibility cases targeting Philadelphia-area retailers, restaurants, and consumer-facing SMBs. Filings are well-distributed across the calendar year.
Stein Saks PLLC, Shtern & Calabria LLC — these firms file the majority of ADA Title III website cases in Philadelphia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Philadelphia SMB retailer | Pending filing | Philadelphia | Oct 2025 | Stein Saks PLLC | Filed | Source ↗ |
| Philadelphia-area dental practice | Pending filing | Philadelphia | Sep 2025 | Shtern & Calabria LLC | Filed | Source ↗ |
| PA-based e-commerce apparel SMB | Pending filing | Philadelphia | Aug 2025 | Stein Saks PLLC | Filed | Source ↗ |
| Philadelphia-area restaurant group | Local SMB defendant | Philadelphia | Jun 2025 | Shtern & Calabria LLC | Settled ($22,000) | Source ↗ |
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