Hawaii Website Accessibility Lawsuits

Industries Most Targeted in Hawaii

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

• Tourism & Hospitality (47% of cases)
• Restaurant, Food & Beverages (19% of cases)
• Healthcare & Medical Services (14% of cases)
• Real Estate & Property Rentals (12% of cases)
• Retail & E-commerce (8% of cases)

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

Hawaii-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape

• Hawaii follows federal ADA Title III requirements
• Hawaii Civil Rights Commission handles discrimination complaints
• Tourism industry dominance creates concentrated accessibility risk
• District of Hawaii handling growing accessibility caseload
• Vacation rental platforms face increasing scrutiny

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

Notable Hawaii ADA Website Cases

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

Hawaii ADA Website Compliance Checklist

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

• All images include descriptive alt text (including property photos)
• Booking forms have visible, persistent labels
• Color contrast meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• Full keyboard navigation for reservation systems
• Focus indicators visible on all interactive elements
• Video tours include captions and audio descriptions
• Heading hierarchy follows logical structure
• Calendar and date pickers are keyboard accessible
• Error messages are clear and announced
• Interactive maps have text alternatives

Industry-Specific Guidance

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Understanding WCAG Requirements

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

Other State Lawsuit Data