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Andre Battle v. B&B Acquisition, Inc.

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Case details

Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff ANDRE BATTLE, a legally blind individual, is suing B&B Acquisition, Inc. for failing to make their website, Candlewarmers.com, accessible to blind and visually-impaired users. The complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent users from completing transactions, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). BATTLE claims that he encountered multiple accessibility issues while attempting to purchase a fragrance warmer, including inaccessible drop-down menus and inadequate alternative text for images. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction to require B&B Acquisition to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by blind users.

About the defendant

Candlewarmers.com provides consumers with access to an array of goods and services, including the ability to view and purchase fragrance warmers, candle lamps, and related products.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

  • Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually-impaired persons.
  • Plaintiff encountered multiple accessibility barriers preventing him from completing a purchase.
  • Defendant has failed to take necessary steps to make the website accessible.

Legal claims

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

  • Violation of 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181 et seq. – Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Declaratory Relief
  • Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

  • A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA.
  • An order requiring Defendant to make its website compliant with the ADA.
  • Payment of nominal damages.
  • Compensatory damages in an amount to be determined at trial.

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 Candlewarmers.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Candlewarmers.com, during the relevant statutory period.