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]
2024SaaS platform required comprehensive accessibility audit and remediation
MacDonald v. [Healthcare Provider]
2023Telehealth platform made accessible under settlement agreement
Peterson v. [E-commerce Company]
2022Online 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
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
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1600 cases in 2024
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485 cases in 2024
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629 cases in 2024
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121 cases in 2024
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199 cases in 2024
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245 cases in 2024
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134 cases in 2024
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118 cases in 2024
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98 cases in 2024
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87 cases in 2024
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79 cases in 2024
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89 cases in 2024
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76 cases in 2024
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104 cases in 2024
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67 cases in 2024
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58 cases in 2024
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52 cases in 2024
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68 cases in 2024
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54 cases in 2024
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47 cases in 2024
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42 cases in 2024
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49 cases in 2024
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41 cases in 2024
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48 cases in 2024
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43 cases in 2024
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52 cases in 2024
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36 cases in 2024
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41 cases in 2024
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34 cases in 2024
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28 cases in 2024
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38 cases in 2024
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22 cases in 2024
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29 cases in 2024
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26 cases in 2024
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19 cases in 2024
Mississippi
23 cases in 2024
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