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Arizona ADA Lawsuits

Arizona Website Accessibility Lawsuits

Comprehensive data on ADA website lawsuits filed in Arizona, including statistics, trends, targeted industries, and actionable steps to protect your business from litigation.

Arizona ADA Lawsuit Statistics (2024)

Total Cases Filed

67

in 2024

Federal Filings

43

64% of total

Year-over-Year Trend

24.1%

vs. 54 in 2023

Arizona saw 67 ADA website accessibility lawsuits in 2024, representing a increase of 24.1% compared to the previous year. This trend reflects growing enforcement activity and heightened awareness of digital accessibility rights.

Industries Most Targeted in Arizona

Based on 2024 filing data, these industries face the highest litigation risk in Arizona:

  • Healthcare & Medical Services (25% of cases)
  • Real Estate & Property (22% of cases)
  • Lifestyle, Fashion & Apparel (20% of cases)
  • Restaurant, Food & Beverages (17% of cases)
  • Technology & Software (11% of cases)

If your business operates in one of these sectors, prioritize a comprehensive accessibility audit and remediation plan to reduce legal exposure.

Arizona-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape

  • Arizona follows federal ADA Title III requirements
  • Arizona Civil Rights Act provides additional protections
  • Phoenix metro growth driving increased accessibility filings
  • District of Arizona handling growing caseload

Understanding Arizona's unique legal environment helps businesses assess risk and develop appropriate compliance strategies.

Notable Arizona ADA Website Cases

Martinez v. [Real Estate Company]

2024

Property search and application portal required accessibility remediation

Hernandez v. [Healthcare Provider]

2023

Telehealth platform settlement included ongoing accessibility monitoring

Lopez v. [Retail Chain]

2022

E-commerce website made WCAG 2.1 AA compliant under consent decree

These cases demonstrate the legal standards and expectations for website accessibility in Arizona courts.

How to Protect Your Arizona Business

Take these proactive steps to reduce your risk of ADA website litigation in Arizona:

  • Conduct WCAG 2.1 AA compliance audit
  • Focus on real estate and property platforms
  • Ensure property search features are accessible
  • Test healthcare portals with screen readers
  • Create accessibility documentation
  • Monitor for accessibility complaints

Arizona ADA Website Compliance Checklist

Ensure your website meets these essential WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements to minimize ADA lawsuit risk:

  • All images have alt text
  • Forms include proper labels
  • Color contrast is sufficient
  • Keyboard access is complete
  • Focus states are visible
  • Videos are captioned
  • Headings are structured
  • Links are descriptive
  • Errors are announced
  • ARIA is used correctly

Industry-Specific Guidance

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Understanding WCAG Requirements

Learn about the specific WCAG success criteria that courts reference in ADA cases:

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