Haron Cole v. Hint, Inc.

Summary

According to the complaint, Haron Cole, a visually impaired individual, is suing Hint, Inc. for failing to make its website, https://www.drinkhint.com, accessible to blind users. Cole alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent him and others from independently navigating and completing purchases. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks a permanent injunction to require Hint, Inc. to make necessary changes to its website to ensure accessibility for visually impaired individuals. Cole claims that the lack of accessible features denies him equal access to the products and services offered online, which include flavored water and subscription options.

About the defendant

Provides consumers access to an array of goods and services, including flavored still water, sparkling water, variety packs, bulk cases, and subscription bundles focused on sugar-free, unsweetened hydration beverages.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
• Defendant failed to provide necessary accommodations for screen-reader users
• Access barriers prevent blind individuals from completing transactions

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.

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the Website accessible
• Compensatory damages for Class Members
• Certification of the case as a class action

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.