Kansas ADA Lawsuit Statistics (2024)
Total Cases Filed
25
in 2024
Federal Filings
16
64% of total
Year-over-Year Trend
↗ 31.6%
vs. 19 in 2023
Kansas saw 25 ADA website accessibility lawsuits in 2024, representing a increase of 31.6% compared to the previous year. This trend reflects growing enforcement activity and heightened awareness of digital accessibility rights.
Industries Most Targeted in Kansas
Based on 2024 filing data, these industries face the highest litigation risk in Kansas:
- Agriculture & Agribusiness (28% of cases)
- Healthcare & Medical Services (26% of cases)
- Manufacturing & Industrial (19% of cases)
- Financial Services & Banking (16% of cases)
- Retail & E-commerce (9% of cases)
If your business operates in one of these sectors, prioritize a comprehensive accessibility audit and remediation plan to reduce legal exposure.
Kansas-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape
- Kansas follows federal ADA Title III requirements
- Kansas Human Rights Commission handles discrimination complaints
- Agricultural technology platforms under accessibility review
- District of Kansas handles federal accessibility cases
Understanding Kansas's unique legal environment helps businesses assess risk and develop appropriate compliance strategies.
Notable Kansas ADA Website Cases
Smith v. [Ag Tech Company]
2024Farm equipment ordering platform required accessibility updates under settlement agreement
Brown v. [Hospital Network]
2023Multi-location health system made patient portal accessible to screen reader users
Wilson v. [Manufacturing Firm]
2022B2B ordering and inventory system accessibility improvements mandated
These cases demonstrate the legal standards and expectations for website accessibility in Kansas courts.
How to Protect Your Kansas Business
Take these proactive steps to reduce your risk of ADA website litigation in Kansas:
- Audit for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
- Focus on agricultural and manufacturing B2B platforms
- Ensure healthcare portals meet accessibility standards
- Test banking platforms with assistive technology
- Create accessibility feedback mechanism
- Monitor accessibility case law in the District of Kansas
Kansas 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
- Form fields are properly labeled
- Color contrast meets minimum standards
- Full keyboard navigation available
- Focus indicators are visible
- Multimedia includes captions
- Heading hierarchy is logical
- Links are descriptive
- Error messages are accessible
- ARIA is used appropriately
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
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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
South Carolina
43 cases in 2024
Missouri
52 cases in 2024
Alabama
36 cases in 2024
Louisiana
41 cases in 2024
Kentucky
34 cases in 2024
Iowa
28 cases in 2024
Utah
38 cases in 2024
Oklahoma
33 cases in 2024
Arkansas
22 cases in 2024
Nebraska
29 cases in 2024
New Hampshire
22 cases in 2024
New Mexico
26 cases in 2024
West Virginia
19 cases in 2024
Mississippi
23 cases in 2024
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