Missouri Website Accessibility Lawsuits

Industries Most Targeted in Missouri

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

• Healthcare & Medical Services (27% of cases)
• Retail & E-commerce (23% of cases)
• Restaurant, Food & Beverages (20% of cases)
• Financial Services (15% of cases)
• Manufacturing & Industrial (10% of cases)

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

Missouri-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape

• Missouri follows federal ADA requirements
• Missouri Human Rights Act provides state-level protections
• Kansas City and St. Louis metro areas driving filing volume
• Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri handle accessibility cases

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

Notable Missouri ADA Website Cases

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

Missouri ADA Website Compliance Checklist

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

• Images have meaningful alt text descriptions
• Form inputs include visible labels
• Color contrast ratios meet WCAG standards
• Full keyboard navigation available
• Focus states clearly visible
• Multimedia content is captioned
• Semantic heading structure used
• Links describe their destination
• Error handling is accessible
• ARIA landmarks identify page regions

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