Georgia ADA Lawsuit Statistics (2024)
Total Cases Filed
134
in 2024
Federal Filings
89
66% of total
Year-over-Year Trend
↗ 19.6%
vs. 112 in 2023
Georgia saw 134 ADA website accessibility lawsuits in 2024, representing a increase of 19.6% compared to the previous year. This trend reflects growing enforcement activity and heightened awareness of digital accessibility rights.
Industries Most Targeted in Georgia
Based on 2024 filing data, these industries face the highest litigation risk in Georgia:
- Lifestyle, Fashion & Apparel (28% of cases)
- Restaurant, Food & Beverages (23% of cases)
- Healthcare & Medical Services (19% of cases)
- Technology & Software (14% of cases)
- Hospitality & Tourism (10% of cases)
If your business operates in one of these sectors, prioritize a comprehensive accessibility audit and remediation plan to reduce legal exposure.
Georgia-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape
- Georgia follows federal ADA Title III requirements
- No additional state-level website accessibility laws
- Northern District of Georgia (Atlanta) sees majority of filings
- Growing tech hub attracting increased accessibility scrutiny
Understanding Georgia's unique legal environment helps businesses assess risk and develop appropriate compliance strategies.
Notable Georgia ADA Website Cases
Williams v. [E-commerce Company]
2024Atlanta-based retailer required full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance after screen reader accessibility failures
Johnson v. [Healthcare Provider]
2023Telehealth platform found inaccessible; settlement included remediation and ongoing monitoring
Davis v. [Restaurant Chain]
2022Mobile app ordering system required accessibility updates under consent decree
These cases demonstrate the legal standards and expectations for website accessibility in Georgia courts.
How to Protect Your Georgia Business
Take these proactive steps to reduce your risk of ADA website litigation in Georgia:
- Audit website for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
- Fix critical barriers affecting screen reader users
- Ensure forms and checkout are keyboard accessible
- Test mobile experience with assistive technologies
- Publish accessibility statement and feedback mechanism
- Implement accessibility into design and development process
Georgia 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 fields include visible labels
- Color contrast ratios meet WCAG standards
- Site is navigable using only keyboard
- Focus states are clearly visible
- Video content includes captions
- Heading structure is logical
- Links describe their destination
- Error messages are accessible
- Page language is declared
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
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
Connecticut
49 cases in 2024
Oregon
41 cases in 2024
Nevada
48 cases in 2024
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