[blindLaw] Accessibility law firm lawsuits resources

[Gerard Sadlier]

Just for the sake of the argument, why would this be unethical,
assuming the websites in question really are inaccessible, contrary to
the law?

Kind regards

Ger

On 9/3/23, Max Smith via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello Dennis,
> I am a current law student with a strong interest in web accessibility. I am
> reaching out because I believe it is highly unethical for these law firms to
> engage in such practices.
>
>
>> On Sep 1, 2023, at 10:27 AM, MIKE MCGLASHON via BlindLaw
>> <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> It sounds like a topic for a final law school paper
>>
>>
>> Please advise as you like.
>>
>> Mike M.
>>
>> Mike mcglashon
>> Email: Michael.mcglashon at comcast.net
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>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: BlindLaw <blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Dennis Clark via
>> BlindLaw
>> Sent: Friday, September 1, 2023 12:18 PM
>> To: Max Smith via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Dennis Clark <dennis at dgclark.net>
>> Subject: Re: [blindLaw] Accessibility law firm lawsuits resources
>>
>> Hello Max,
>>
>> Are you a lawyer, or a current law student? Once I know this I can better
>> provide an answer that may make sense. I'm asking because your question as
>> presented is somewhat unusual, and kind of reads like a possible law
>> school
>> exam question.
>>
>> All the best,
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>>
>>> On 9/1/2023 2:25 AM, Max Smith via BlindLaw wrote:
>>> Hello everyone,
>>>
>>> I'm curious if anyone is aware of any instances where charges have been
>> brought against law firms that hire visually impaired or disabled
>> individuals to identify inaccessible websites. These individuals are
>> subsequently utilized to initiate lawsuits against businesses or companies
>> that are considered inaccessible. The testers are compensated when the law
>> firm settles the lawsuits. Essentially, this could be perceived as a form
>> of
>> extortion.
>>>
>>> If anyone has a source they could point me to, I would greatly appreciate
>> the opportunity to delve deeper into this topic.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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