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]
2024Patient portal found inaccessible to screen reader users; settlement required full compliance
Miller v. [Retail Chain]
2023E-commerce site required accessibility updates after keyboard navigation failures
Clark v. [Financial Services]
2022Online 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
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
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
Nevada
48 cases in 2024
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