Illinois SB2090 aims to curb abusive litigation related to website accessibility for people with disabilities.

Illinois SB2090, known as the Abusive Website Litigation Act, seeks to address the issue of frivolous lawsuits related to website accessibility for people with disabilities. The Act allows the Attorney General to file civil actions against parties who initiate such litigation. It establishes criteria for determining if litigation is abusive, including factors like the number of similar cases filed by the same plaintiff and the resources available to the defendant. The Act also provides for the award of attorney's fees and costs to defendants found to have been subjected to abusive litigation.

Illinois SB2090 aims to curb abusive litigation related to website accessibility for people with disabilities.

Illinois SB2090, known as the Abusive Website Litigation Act, seeks to address the issue of frivolous lawsuits related to website accessibility for people with disabilities. The Act allows the Attorney General to file civil actions against parties who initiate such litigation. It establishes criteria for determining if litigation is abusive, including factors like the number of similar cases filed by the same plaintiff and the resources available to the defendant. The Act also provides for the award of attorney's fees and costs to defendants found to have been subjected to abusive litigation.