Louisiana Website Accessibility Lawsuits

Industries Most Targeted in Louisiana

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

• Hospitality & Tourism (26% of cases)
• Healthcare & Medical Services (23% of cases)
• Restaurant, Food & Beverages (21% of cases)
• Energy & Industrial (16% of cases)
• Entertainment & Gaming (9% of cases)

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

Louisiana-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape

• Louisiana follows federal ADA requirements
• Louisiana Commission on Human Rights handles discrimination cases
• New Orleans tourism and hospitality sector heavily targeted
• Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana handle filings

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

Notable Louisiana ADA Website Cases

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

Louisiana ADA Website Compliance Checklist

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

• Images include meaningful alt text
• Form fields have visible labels
• Color contrast meets WCAG standards
• Full keyboard accessibility available
• Focus states clearly visible
• Video content includes captions
• Heading structure is logical
• Links describe their purpose
• Errors are announced properly
• ARIA used appropriately

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