Andre Battle v. Hypebeast, Inc.
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
- Standards cited
- WCAG 2.2
Summary
According to the complaint, Andre Battle, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Hypebeast, Inc. for failing to make their website, Hbx.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Battle alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to navigate the website, preventing him from completing a purchase. The complaint seeks a permanent injunction to require Hypebeast to make its website accessible, along with compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by Battle and other blind users.
About the defendant
Hypebeast provides an online platform for consumers to purchase a curated selection of fashion products, including clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, home goods, and collectibles.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- Hypebeast's website is inaccessible to blind and visually-impaired persons.
- Plaintiff encountered significant access barriers while attempting to use Hbx.com.
- Defendant has failed to implement necessary modifications 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 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.
- Punitive damages.
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 Hbx.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Hbx.com, during the relevant statutory period.