American Association for Disability Justice (AADJ) v. Epic Systems Corporation

Citation

Am. Ass’n for Disability Justice v. Epic Sytems Corporation, No. 1:26-cv-00564 (W.D. Tex. 2026).

Jurisdiction(s)

United States District Court for the Western District of Texas

Plantiff(s)
American Association for Disability Justice, on behalf of its members and all others similarily situated; Larry Miller on behalf of the Estate of John Miller; and John Hodges; individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated.
Defendant(s)
Epic Systems Corporation
Status/Stage
Pending; Epic filed motion to dismiss May 15, 2026
Causes of Action

Violations of the Sherman Act

Violations of the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act

Violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Information Blocking in Violation of the 21st Century Cures Act

Description

Class action lawsuit led by the AADJ alleges that Epic used its dominant position in the EHR market to intentionally fragment and restrict patient access to medical records, particularly harming disabled individuals seeking Social Security disability benefits. Plaintiffs argue that Epic’s MyChart portal architecture forces patients to navigate multiple separate logins across providers rather than allowing seamless aggregation of records, undermining federal interoperability laws. The suit seeks injunctive relief, treble damages, and structural reforms to Epic’s data access practices.