Constance Henry v. Z Supply, LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, Constance Henry, a visually impaired individual, is suing Z Supply, LLC for failing to make its website, https://zsupplyclothing.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Henry alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent her and others from independently navigating and completing purchases. These barriers include a lack of alternative text for images, reliance on mouse navigation, and inadequate labeling of interactive elements. Henry seeks a permanent injunction to require Z Supply 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 who have been denied access to the website.

About the defendant

Provides an online platform for consumers to purchase a variety of women's casual apparel, including dresses, loungewear, and knitwear.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
• Significant access barriers prevent blind users from completing transactions
• Failure to provide alternative text for images
• Website requires mouse usage, excluding keyboard navigation

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.

• Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit violations of the ADA
• Injunction requiring compliance with ADA standards
• Declaration of discrimination against visually impaired individuals
• Class action certification
• Pre- and post-judgment interest
• Award of costs and attorney fees

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