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]
2024Property search and application portal required accessibility remediation
Hernandez v. [Healthcare Provider]
2023Telehealth platform settlement included ongoing accessibility monitoring
Lopez v. [Retail Chain]
2022E-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
Get tailored compliance guidance for your industry:
Understanding WCAG Requirements
Learn about the specific WCAG success criteria that courts reference in ADA cases:
Other State Lawsuit Data
New York
1600 cases in 2024
California
485 cases in 2024
Florida
629 cases in 2024
Pennsylvania
121 cases in 2024
Illinois
199 cases in 2024
Texas
245 cases in 2024
Georgia
134 cases in 2024
New Jersey
118 cases in 2024
Ohio
98 cases in 2024
North Carolina
87 cases in 2024
Michigan
79 cases in 2024
Virginia
89 cases in 2024
Washington
76 cases in 2024
Massachusetts
104 cases in 2024
Colorado
58 cases in 2024
Tennessee
52 cases in 2024
Maryland
68 cases in 2024
Minnesota
54 cases in 2024
Indiana
47 cases in 2024
Wisconsin
42 cases in 2024
Connecticut
49 cases in 2024
Oregon
41 cases in 2024
Nevada
48 cases in 2024
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