Nebraska ADA Lawsuit Statistics (2024)
Total Cases Filed
29
in 2024
Federal Filings
18
62% of total
Year-over-Year Trend
↗ 26.1%
vs. 23 in 2023
Nebraska saw 29 ADA website accessibility lawsuits in 2024, representing a increase of 26.1% compared to the previous year. This trend reflects growing enforcement activity and heightened awareness of digital accessibility rights.
Industries Most Targeted in Nebraska
Based on 2024 filing data, these industries face the highest litigation risk in Nebraska:
- Healthcare & Medical Services (28% of cases)
- Insurance & Financial Services (25% of cases)
- Agriculture & Food Processing (18% of cases)
- Retail & E-commerce (16% of cases)
- Restaurant, Food & Beverages (9% of cases)
If your business operates in one of these sectors, prioritize a comprehensive accessibility audit and remediation plan to reduce legal exposure.
Nebraska-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape
- Nebraska follows federal ADA Title III requirements
- Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act provides state protections
- District of Nebraska handles growing accessibility caseload
- Insurance sector headquarters concentration increases targeting
Understanding Nebraska's unique legal environment helps businesses assess risk and develop appropriate compliance strategies.
Notable Nebraska ADA Website Cases
Anderson v. [Insurance Company]
2024Major insurer's quote and policy management portal required WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
Miller v. [Healthcare System]
2023Regional hospital network patient scheduling system made accessible under settlement
Johnson v. [Agricultural Company]
2022Farmer-facing ordering platform required accessibility improvements for screen readers
These cases demonstrate the legal standards and expectations for website accessibility in Nebraska courts.
How to Protect Your Nebraska Business
Take these proactive steps to reduce your risk of ADA website litigation in Nebraska:
- Conduct WCAG 2.1 AA compliance audit
- Focus on insurance and healthcare platforms
- Ensure quote generators and applications are accessible
- Test agricultural B2B portals with assistive technology
- Create accessibility policy documentation
- Train customer service teams on accessibility needs
Nebraska 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, persistent labels
- Color contrast meets WCAG standards (4.5:1)
- Keyboard navigation fully functional
- Focus indicators clearly visible
- Video content includes captions
- Heading hierarchy is logical
- Links describe their destination
- Error messages are accessible
- ARIA landmarks properly implemented
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
Virginia
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
Kansas
25 cases in 2024
Arkansas
22 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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