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Ohio ADA Lawsuits

Ohio Website Accessibility Lawsuits

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

Ohio ADA Lawsuit Statistics (2024)

Total Cases Filed

98

in 2024

Federal Filings

67

68% of total

Year-over-Year Trend

16.7%

vs. 84 in 2023

Ohio saw 98 ADA website accessibility lawsuits in 2024, representing a increase of 16.7% compared to the previous year. This trend reflects growing enforcement activity and heightened awareness of digital accessibility rights.

Industries Most Targeted in Ohio

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

  • Healthcare & Medical Services (24% of cases)
  • Lifestyle, Fashion & Apparel (22% of cases)
  • Restaurant, Food & Beverages (19% of cases)
  • Manufacturing & Industrial (15% of cases)
  • Financial Services (11% of cases)

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

Ohio-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape

  • Ohio follows federal ADA Title III standards
  • No additional state-level web accessibility requirements
  • Southern and Northern Districts of Ohio handle accessibility cases
  • Healthcare sector particularly targeted due to patient portal accessibility

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

Notable Ohio ADA Website Cases

Baker v. [Healthcare System]

2024

Patient portal found inaccessible to screen reader users; settlement required full compliance

Miller v. [Retail Chain]

2023

E-commerce site required accessibility updates after keyboard navigation failures

Clark v. [Financial Services]

2022

Online application process made accessible under consent decree

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

How to Protect Your Ohio Business

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

  • Perform WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility assessment
  • Focus on healthcare and patient-facing systems
  • Ensure keyboard accessibility across all features
  • Test with multiple screen readers
  • Create accessibility roadmap with timelines
  • Conduct regular accessibility audits

Ohio ADA Website Compliance Checklist

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

  • All images have descriptive alt text
  • Form inputs are properly labeled
  • Color contrast meets WCAG standards
  • Full keyboard navigation available
  • Focus states are visible
  • Video content is captioned
  • Headings are properly structured
  • Links are descriptive
  • Errors are clearly communicated
  • Page titles are unique and descriptive

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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