Aaron See v. Baby Needs Inc.

Summary

According to the complaint, Aaron See, a visually impaired individual, is suing Baby Needs Inc. for failing to make its website, elegantbaby.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). See alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent him and others from independently navigating and completing purchases. He claims that the website's design does not accommodate screen-reader technology, which is essential for visually impaired users. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by See and other class members.

About the defendant

Provides a wide array of baby products and accessories, including clothing, blankets, toys, gift sets, and bath products, available for purchase online.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Website is inaccessible to blind and visually impaired individuals
• Significant access barriers prevent independent navigation and transactions
• Defendant's website design relies on visual interfaces without accommodations for screen-reader users

Legal claims

The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.

• Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA
• Injunction requiring compliance with ADA accessibility standards
• Declaration of discrimination against visually impaired individuals
• Class action certification
• Pre- and post-judgment interest
• Award of costs and attorney fees

Proposed class

The group of people the plaintiff asks to represent, so the case can cover them too.

all legally blind individuals in the United States who have attempted to access the Website and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by the Website, during the relevant statutory period.