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Andre Battle v. CPO Commerce, LLC

Filed

Case details

Standards cited
WCAG 2.2

Summary

According to the complaint, Andre Battle, a visually-impaired individual, is suing CPO Commerce, LLC for failing to make its website, Cpooutlets.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind individuals from completing transactions, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Battle claims he encountered numerous accessibility issues while attempting to purchase a screwgun, including inadequate alternative text for images and reliance on mouse navigation. He seeks a permanent injunction to require CPO Commerce to make its website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case is filed as a class action on behalf of all legally blind individuals denied access to the website.

About the defendant

CPO Commerce provides a website that offers a wide array of goods and services, including power tools, woodworking and metalworking tools, lawn and garden equipment, and tool accessories for online purchase.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

  • CPO Commerce's website is not accessible to blind and visually-impaired persons.
  • Plaintiff encountered numerous accessibility barriers preventing him from completing a purchase.
  • Defendant has failed to take steps to remedy the accessibility issues on its website.

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 Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • A declaration that Defendant’s website discriminates against the blind.
  • 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 Cpooutlets.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Cpooutlets.com, during the relevant statutory period.