South Carolina Website Accessibility Lawsuits

Industries Most Targeted in South Carolina

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

• Hospitality & Tourism (28% of cases)
• Healthcare & Medical Services (24% of cases)
• Restaurant, Food & Beverages (19% of cases)
• Manufacturing & Industrial (15% of cases)
• Real Estate & Property (9% of cases)

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

South Carolina-Specific ADA Regulations & Legal Landscape

• South Carolina follows federal ADA Title III requirements
• No additional state-level web accessibility laws
• Charleston and Myrtle Beach tourism driving accessibility scrutiny
• District of South Carolina handling growing accessibility caseload

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

Notable South Carolina ADA Website Cases

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

South Carolina ADA Website Compliance Checklist

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

• All images include descriptive alt text
• Forms have visible, properly associated labels
• Color contrast meets WCAG 2.1 AA minimum (4.5:1)
• Website is fully keyboard navigable
• Focus indicators visible on all interactive elements
• Video and audio content includes captions
• Heading hierarchy follows logical structure
• Link text clearly describes destination
• Error messages are clear and announced
• Page language declared in HTML

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