Kentucky Website Accessibility Lawsuits

Industries Most Targeted in Kentucky

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

• Healthcare & Medical Services (30% of cases)
• Manufacturing & Industrial (22% of cases)
• Restaurant, Food & Beverages (18% of cases)
• Retail & E-commerce (16% of cases)
• Financial Services (9% of cases)

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

Kentucky-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape

• Kentucky follows federal ADA Title III requirements
• Kentucky Civil Rights Act provides state-level protections
• Healthcare sector faces significant accessibility scrutiny
• Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky handle accessibility cases

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

Notable Kentucky ADA Website Cases

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

Kentucky 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
• Forms include proper labels
• Color contrast meets standards
• Keyboard navigation functional
• Focus indicators visible
• Multimedia content captioned
• Headings properly structured
• Links are descriptive
• Error messages accessible
• Page titles unique and descriptive

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