Website Accessibility Class Action v. Target Corporation

Target Corporation is facing a class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, claiming its website is not accessible to consumers who are blind or have low vision. The lawsuit alleges that Target.com violates the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to be compatible with screen reading software and other assistive technologies used by blind and visually impaired individuals. Plaintiffs claim they encounter numerous barriers when attempting to browse products, make purchases, and access services on Target's website. This is one of many web accessibility lawsuits filed against major retailers in 2023, reflecting the continued trend of litigation targeting e-commerce platforms. The case highlights that even major corporations with significant resources continue to face accessibility compliance challenges. Target was previously involved in a landmark accessibility case in 2008 (National Federation of the Blind v. Target Corp.) which resulted in a settlement requiring accessibility improvements. The current lawsuit suggests ongoing compliance issues despite past litigation.