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Nevada ADA Lawsuits

Nevada Website Accessibility Lawsuits

Comprehensive data on ADA website lawsuits filed in Nevada, including statistics, trends, targeted industries, and actionable steps to protect your business from litigation.

Nevada ADA Lawsuit Statistics (2024)

Total Cases Filed

48

in 2024

Federal Filings

31

65% of total

Year-over-Year Trend

23.1%

vs. 39 in 2023

Nevada saw 48 ADA website accessibility lawsuits in 2024, representing a increase of 23.1% compared to the previous year. This trend reflects growing enforcement activity and heightened awareness of digital accessibility rights.

Industries Most Targeted in Nevada

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

  • Hospitality & Gaming (31% of cases)
  • Entertainment & Events (23% of cases)
  • Restaurant, Food & Beverages (18% of cases)
  • Lifestyle, Fashion & Apparel (15% of cases)
  • Real Estate (9% of cases)

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

Nevada-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape

  • Nevada follows federal ADA requirements
  • Nevada Equal Rights Commission handles complaints
  • Las Vegas hospitality sector heavily targeted
  • District of Nevada handling significant accessibility cases

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

Notable Nevada ADA Website Cases

Garcia v. [Casino Resort]

2024

Hotel booking and gaming platform required accessibility compliance

Martinez v. [Entertainment Venue]

2023

Ticketing and event reservation system made accessible

Lopez v. [Restaurant Group]

2022

Online reservation and ordering system accessibility updates

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

How to Protect Your Nevada Business

Take these proactive steps to reduce your risk of ADA website litigation in Nevada:

  • Audit for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
  • Focus on hospitality and entertainment
  • Ensure booking systems are accessible
  • Test reservation platforms with screen readers
  • Create accessibility statement
  • Monitor gaming platforms for compliance

Nevada ADA Website Compliance Checklist

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

  • Images have alt text
  • Forms properly labeled
  • Color contrast meets standards
  • Keyboard navigation functional
  • Focus indicators visible
  • Multimedia captioned
  • Heading structure correct
  • Links descriptive
  • Errors announced
  • ARIA used correctly

Industry-Specific Guidance

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Understanding WCAG Requirements

Learn about the specific WCAG success criteria that courts reference in ADA cases:

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