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Constance Henry v. Jade Industries, Inc.

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Case details

Summary

According to the complaint, Constance Henry, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Jade Industries, Inc. for failing to make their website, Jadeyoga.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind individuals from completing transactions and accessing products. Plaintiffs allege violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) due to these accessibility issues. They seek a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The complaint highlights specific barriers encountered by the plaintiff, including inaccessible menus and lack of alternative text for images, which hinder the ability to navigate and purchase products online.

About the defendant

Jade Industries provides a website that offers a variety of eco-friendly yoga products, including yoga mats, specialty mats, yoga kits, towels, and plant-based mat cleaners for online purchase.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

  • Defendant's website is inaccessible to blind and visually-impaired persons.
  • Plaintiff was denied the ability to complete a purchase on Jadeyoga.com due to accessibility barriers.
  • Defendant 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.

  • Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA.
  • Injunction requiring Defendant to make its website compliant with the ADA.
  • Declaration that Defendant’s website discriminates against the blind.

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