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New Hampshire ADA Lawsuits

New Hampshire Website Accessibility Lawsuits

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

New Hampshire ADA Lawsuit Statistics (2024)

Total Cases Filed

22

in 2024

Federal Filings

14

64% of total

Year-over-Year Trend

29.4%

vs. 17 in 2023

New Hampshire saw 22 ADA website accessibility lawsuits in 2024, representing a increase of 29.4% compared to the previous year. This trend reflects growing enforcement activity and heightened awareness of digital accessibility rights.

Industries Most Targeted in New Hampshire

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

  • Healthcare & Medical Services (27% of cases)
  • Technology & Software (24% of cases)
  • Retail & E-commerce (20% of cases)
  • Financial Services (16% of cases)
  • Hospitality & Tourism (8% of cases)

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

New Hampshire-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape

  • New Hampshire follows federal ADA requirements
  • NH Law Against Discrimination (RSA 354-A) extends protections
  • District of New Hampshire handling increased accessibility cases
  • Tech sector growth in southern NH driving increased scrutiny

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

Notable New Hampshire ADA Website Cases

Sullivan v. [Tech Startup]

2024

SaaS platform required comprehensive accessibility audit and remediation

MacDonald v. [Healthcare Provider]

2023

Telehealth platform made accessible under settlement agreement

Peterson v. [E-commerce Company]

2022

Online retailer checkout flow accessibility improvements mandated

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

How to Protect Your New Hampshire Business

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

  • Conduct WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility audit
  • Focus on technology and healthcare platforms
  • Ensure e-commerce checkout is fully accessible
  • Test with multiple screen readers
  • Create accessibility statement with contact info
  • Implement accessibility in development workflow

New Hampshire 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
  • Forms are properly labeled
  • Color contrast meets requirements
  • Full keyboard navigation available
  • Focus states are visible
  • Multimedia includes captions
  • Headings follow correct order
  • Links are descriptive
  • Errors clearly communicated
  • ARIA used appropriately

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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