Delaware Website Accessibility Lawsuits

Industries Most Targeted in Delaware

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

• Financial Services & Banking (38% of cases)
• Corporate Services & Legal (24% of cases)
• Healthcare & Medical Services (17% of cases)
• E-commerce & Retail (13% of cases)
• Insurance (8% of cases)

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

Delaware-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape

• Delaware follows federal ADA Title III requirements
• Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act extends protections
• Corporate headquarters concentration creates high-value targets
• District of Delaware handles significant accessibility caseload
• State government actively promotes accessibility compliance awareness

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

Notable Delaware ADA Website Cases

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

Delaware ADA Website Compliance Checklist

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

• All images have meaningful alt text
• Form labels are visible and properly associated
• Color contrast meets WCAG 2.1 AA minimum ratios
• Full keyboard accessibility for all interactive elements
• Focus states clearly visible throughout
• Financial calculators accessible to screen readers
• Heading hierarchy is correct and logical
• Links describe their destination clearly
• Error handling is accessible and clear
• PDF documents and statements are tagged and accessible

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