Christopher Walters, Jared Charlap v. Shimano North America Holding, Inc.
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Case details
Summary
According to the complaint, plaintiffs Christopher Walters and Jared Charlap, both legally blind, are suing Shimano North America Holding, Inc. for failing to make its digital platform accessible, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). They allege that they encountered significant barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase fishing rods, which prevented them from completing their transactions. The plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction requiring the defendant to implement changes to ensure accessibility, along with costs and attorneys' fees. They emphasize the importance of digital accessibility for individuals with visual disabilities, particularly in the context of increasing online shopping.
About the defendant
Designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes fishing rods, apparel, and related products.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- Defendant's digital properties are not accessible to legally blind individuals.
- Plaintiffs encountered barriers that denied them full access to Defendant's online goods and services.
Legal claims
The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.
- Title III of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq.
What the plaintiff asks for
What the plaintiff wants the court to order.
- A Declaratory Judgment that Defendant was in violation of the ADA.
- A permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its Digital Platform accessible.
- Payment of costs of suit.
- Payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees.
- Payment of nominal damages.
- Provision of other relief deemed just and equitable.