Montana Website Accessibility Lawsuits

Industries Most Targeted in Montana

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

• Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (36% of cases)
• Agriculture & Ranching (24% of cases)
• Healthcare & Medical Services (22% of cases)
• Energy & Mining (12% of cases)
• Retail & E-commerce (6% of cases)

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

Montana-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape

• Montana follows federal ADA Title III requirements
• Montana Human Rights Act extends accessibility protections
• Yellowstone and Glacier tourism drives hospitality accessibility focus
• District of Montana handling increased accessibility cases
• Rural telehealth accessibility critical for spread-out population

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

Notable Montana ADA Website Cases

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

Montana ADA Website Compliance Checklist

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

• All images have descriptive alt text
• Forms include visible labels
• Color contrast meets WCAG standards
• Full keyboard navigation available
• Focus states clearly visible
• Video content is captioned
• Heading hierarchy is logical
• Links describe their purpose
• Errors are announced accessibly
• Maps and location content 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