Oklahoma ADA Lawsuit Statistics (2024)
Total Cases Filed
33
in 2024
Federal Filings
21
64% of total
Year-over-Year Trend
↗ 26.9%
vs. 26 in 2023
Oklahoma saw 33 ADA website accessibility lawsuits in 2024, representing a increase of 26.9% compared to the previous year. This trend reflects growing enforcement activity and heightened awareness of digital accessibility rights.
Industries Most Targeted in Oklahoma
Based on 2024 filing data, these industries face the highest litigation risk in Oklahoma:
- Energy & Oil/Gas (29% of cases)
- Healthcare & Medical Services (24% of cases)
- Retail & E-commerce (18% of cases)
- Financial Services & Banking (15% of cases)
- Hospitality & Tourism (11% of cases)
If your business operates in one of these sectors, prioritize a comprehensive accessibility audit and remediation plan to reduce legal exposure.
Oklahoma-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape
- Oklahoma follows federal ADA Title III requirements
- Oklahoma Human Rights Commission handles state discrimination cases
- Energy sector B2B platforms facing increased scrutiny
- Eastern, Western, and Northern Districts of Oklahoma handle filings
Understanding Oklahoma's unique legal environment helps businesses assess risk and develop appropriate compliance strategies.
Notable Oklahoma ADA Website Cases
Williams v. [Energy Company]
2024Oil and gas supplier portal required WCAG 2.1 AA compliance after federal lawsuit
Johnson v. [Regional Hospital]
2023Hospital patient portal and appointment scheduling system accessibility remediation mandated
Davis v. [Banking Institution]
2022Online banking platform keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility improved
These cases demonstrate the legal standards and expectations for website accessibility in Oklahoma courts.
How to Protect Your Oklahoma Business
Take these proactive steps to reduce your risk of ADA website litigation in Oklahoma:
- Conduct WCAG 2.1 AA compliance audit
- Focus on B2B energy platform accessibility
- Ensure healthcare booking systems are accessible
- Test banking and financial platforms with assistive technology
- Create accessibility statement and contact mechanism
- Train development teams on accessibility standards
Oklahoma ADA Website Compliance Checklist
Ensure your website meets these essential WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements to minimize ADA lawsuit risk:
- Images have descriptive alt text
- Forms include visible labels
- Color contrast meets WCAG standards
- Keyboard navigation works across site
- Focus states are clearly visible
- Video content includes captions
- Headings follow logical structure
- Links describe their destination
- Errors are announced accessibly
- 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
Ohio
98 cases in 2024
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87 cases in 2024
Michigan
79 cases in 2024
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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
South Carolina
43 cases in 2024
Missouri
52 cases in 2024
Alabama
36 cases in 2024
Louisiana
41 cases in 2024
Kentucky
34 cases in 2024
Iowa
28 cases in 2024
Utah
38 cases in 2024
Kansas
25 cases in 2024
Arkansas
22 cases in 2024
Nebraska
29 cases in 2024
New Hampshire
22 cases in 2024
New Mexico
26 cases in 2024
West Virginia
19 cases in 2024
Mississippi
23 cases in 2024
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