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North Dakota ADA Lawsuits

North Dakota Website Accessibility Lawsuits

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

North Dakota ADA Lawsuit Statistics (2024)

Total Cases Filed

14

in 2024

Federal Filings

9

64% of total

Year-over-Year Trend

27.3%

vs. 11 in 2023

North Dakota saw 14 ADA website accessibility lawsuits in 2024, representing a increase of 27.3% compared to the previous year. This trend reflects growing enforcement activity and heightened awareness of digital accessibility rights.

Industries Most Targeted in North Dakota

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

  • Agriculture & Agribusiness (35% of cases)
  • Energy & Oil/Gas (26% of cases)
  • Healthcare & Medical Services (23% of cases)
  • Financial Services & Banking (10% of cases)
  • Retail & E-commerce (6% of cases)

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

North Dakota-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape

  • North Dakota follows federal ADA Title III requirements
  • North Dakota Human Rights Act provides state protections
  • District of North Dakota handling accessibility filings
  • Agricultural technology platforms under increased scrutiny
  • Energy sector B2B portals facing accessibility reviews

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

Notable North Dakota ADA Website Cases

Olson v. [Agricultural Company]

2024

Grain and livestock trading platform required WCAG 2.1 AA compliance under settlement

Anderson v. [Energy Company]

2023

Oil field services portal made accessible for contractors and suppliers

Miller v. [Healthcare System]

2022

Rural hospital network patient portal accessibility remediation required

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

How to Protect Your North Dakota Business

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

  • Conduct WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility audit
  • Focus on agricultural B2B platform accessibility
  • Ensure energy sector portals meet standards
  • Test healthcare platforms with assistive technology
  • Create accessibility documentation
  • Train teams on accessibility for specialized industries

North Dakota ADA Website Compliance Checklist

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

  • All images have alt text
  • Forms are properly labeled
  • Color contrast is sufficient
  • Keyboard navigation is complete
  • Focus indicators are present
  • Videos include captions
  • Heading structure is logical
  • Links are descriptive
  • Error handling is accessible
  • Complex data tables are properly structured

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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