National Federation of the Blind v. Target Corp. (2006–2008)
Background & Claims:
In February 2006, the NFB sued Target, claiming its website was inaccessible to blind
users—violating ADA Title III and California civil rights laws.
Court Proceedings:
Judge Patel allowed the case to proceed, certifying a nationwide class of legally blind
individuals. Target’s motion to dismiss was denied, establishing that websites linked to
physical stores qualify as public accommodations under ADA.
Outcome & Impact:
In August 2008, Target settled for $6 million, plus attorney fees, and agreed to ongoing
accessibility fixes and monitoring, including certification by the NFB. This set a major
precedent for website accessibility enforcement and class-action litigation.