Litigation under the ADA

• There have been different interpretations by various courts on whether or not the ADA applies to websites.

• The case Southwest Airlines vs. Robert Gumson where the District Court Judge ruled that the website was not "a place of public accommodation" and the ADA does not apply is under appeal.

• Courts of Appeal such as the 11th Circuit have indicated that the judge in in Southwest Airlines made an incorrect ruling in discussion of other ADA related cases such as Rendon vs. Valley Crest Prods, Ltd have indicated that the ADA would apply if the case were before them.

• At this time there is no definitive yes or no on the applicability of the ADA to private websites.

Slide Links:

1. Southwest Airlines vs. Robert Gumson
2. Rendon vs. Valley Crest Prods, Ltd