Constance Henry v. Brunch Holdings, Inc.
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
- Standards cited
- WCAG 2.2
Summary
According to the complaint, Constance Henry, a visually impaired individual, is suing Brunch Holdings, Inc. for failing to make their website, Brunch.us, accessible to blind and visually impaired users. The plaintiff alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent her from independently navigating and completing transactions. Specific issues include inaccessible navigation menus, lack of alternative text for images, and reliance on mouse-based interactions. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require Brunch Holdings to make their website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case is based on violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
About the defendant
Brunch Holdings provides a website that offers a variety of goods and services, including apparel, footwear, and accessories, allowing consumers to view and purchase products online.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- Brunch.us is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals.
- Plaintiff encountered multiple accessibility barriers on Brunch.us.
- Defendant failed to make reasonable modifications to ensure accessibility.
Legal claims
The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Declaratory Relief
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 Brunch.us fully compliant with the ADA.
- A declaration that Defendant discriminates against visually impaired individuals.
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 Brunch.us and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Brunch.us, during the relevant statutory period.