Oregon ADA Lawsuit Statistics (2024)
Total Cases Filed
41
in 2024
Federal Filings
26
63% of total
Year-over-Year Trend
↗ 24.2%
vs. 33 in 2023
Oregon saw 41 ADA website accessibility lawsuits in 2024, representing a increase of 24.2% compared to the previous year. This trend reflects growing enforcement activity and heightened awareness of digital accessibility rights.
Industries Most Targeted in Oregon
Based on 2024 filing data, these industries face the highest litigation risk in Oregon:
- Technology & Software (32% of cases)
- Outdoor & Recreation (21% of cases)
- Healthcare & Medical Services (18% of cases)
- Lifestyle, Fashion & Apparel (16% of cases)
- Food & Beverage (9% of cases)
If your business operates in one of these sectors, prioritize a comprehensive accessibility audit and remediation plan to reduce legal exposure.
Oregon-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape
- Oregon follows federal ADA requirements
- Oregon Bureau of Labor handles discrimination complaints
- Portland tech hub attracting accessibility attention
- District of Oregon handling growing caseload
Understanding Oregon's unique legal environment helps businesses assess risk and develop appropriate compliance strategies.
Notable Oregon ADA Website Cases
Nguyen v. [Tech Company]
2024Software platform required comprehensive accessibility updates
Johnson v. [Outdoor Retailer]
2023E-commerce site accessibility improvements under settlement
Williams v. [Healthcare Provider]
2022Telehealth platform made accessible under consent decree
These cases demonstrate the legal standards and expectations for website accessibility in Oregon courts.
How to Protect Your Oregon Business
Take these proactive steps to reduce your risk of ADA website litigation in Oregon:
- Conduct WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility audit
- Focus on technology and outdoor platforms
- Ensure booking systems are accessible
- Test e-commerce with assistive technology
- Create accessibility documentation
- Train development teams
Oregon 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 include labels
- Color contrast sufficient
- Keyboard navigation complete
- Focus states visible
- Videos captioned
- Headings structured
- Links descriptive
- Errors accessible
- ARIA appropriate
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
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
Nevada
48 cases in 2024
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