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]
2024Hotel booking and gaming platform required accessibility compliance
Martinez v. [Entertainment Venue]
2023Ticketing and event reservation system made accessible
Lopez v. [Restaurant Group]
2022Online 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
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
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