Connecticut ADA Lawsuit Statistics (2024)
Total Cases Filed
49
in 2024
Federal Filings
33
67% of total
Year-over-Year Trend
↗ 19.5%
vs. 41 in 2023
Connecticut saw 49 ADA website accessibility lawsuits in 2024, representing a increase of 19.5% compared to the previous year. This trend reflects growing enforcement activity and heightened awareness of digital accessibility rights.
Industries Most Targeted in Connecticut
Based on 2024 filing data, these industries face the highest litigation risk in Connecticut:
- Financial Services (29% of cases)
- Healthcare & Medical Services (25% of cases)
- Insurance (18% of cases)
- Lifestyle, Fashion & Apparel (15% of cases)
- Professional Services (8% of cases)
If your business operates in one of these sectors, prioritize a comprehensive accessibility audit and remediation plan to reduce legal exposure.
Connecticut-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape
- Connecticut follows federal ADA requirements
- Strong financial and insurance sector presence
- District of Connecticut handles accessibility cases
- Insurance industry websites increasingly targeted
Understanding Connecticut's unique legal environment helps businesses assess risk and develop appropriate compliance strategies.
Notable Connecticut ADA Website Cases
Murphy v. [Insurance Company]
2024Insurance quote and application portal required accessibility compliance
Sullivan v. [Financial Institution]
2023Online banking platform made accessible under settlement
O'Connor v. [Healthcare Provider]
2022Patient portal accessibility remediation required
These cases demonstrate the legal standards and expectations for website accessibility in Connecticut courts.
How to Protect Your Connecticut Business
Take these proactive steps to reduce your risk of ADA website litigation in Connecticut:
- Audit for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
- Focus on financial and insurance platforms
- Ensure quote generators are accessible
- Test application forms with screen readers
- Create accessibility policy
- Implement ongoing monitoring
Connecticut ADA Website Compliance Checklist
Ensure your website meets these essential WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements to minimize ADA lawsuit risk:
- Images include alt text
- Forms have proper labels
- Color contrast meets standards
- Full keyboard access
- Focus indicators present
- Multimedia captioned
- Heading hierarchy correct
- Links clearly labeled
- Error handling accessible
- ARIA implemented 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
Arizona
67 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
Oregon
41 cases in 2024
Nevada
48 cases in 2024
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