Derrick Anderson v. Doze Inc.

Summary

According to the complaint, Derrick Anderson, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Doze Inc. for failing to make their website, DozeBedding.com, accessible to blind users. The complaint alleges that the website contains numerous barriers that prevent blind individuals from completing transactions, including lack of alt-text, inaccessible navigation, and reliance on mouse-only interactions. Anderson claims these barriers violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks a permanent injunction to require Doze to make their website accessible, along with compensatory damages for the discrimination he faced while attempting to use the site.

About the defendant

DozeBedding.com provides consumers with access to an array of premium bedding products and other sleep accessories, including the ability to view products, make purchases, and learn about promotions.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• DozeBedding.com is inaccessible to blind and visually-impaired persons due to numerous access barriers.
• Plaintiff was unable to complete a transaction on DozeBedding.com due to these barriers.
• Defendant has failed to take steps 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

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 preliminary and permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its website fully compliant with the ADA.
• Compensatory damages in an amount to be determined by proof.
• Plaintiff’s reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses, and costs of suit.