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Haron Cole v. Spigen, Inc.

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Case details

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff HARON COLE is suing Spigen, Inc. for failing to make its website, Spigen.com, accessible to blind and visually-impaired individuals, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind users from completing transactions independently. Specific issues include inaccessible drop-down menus, unclear labels, and a reliance on mouse navigation, which excludes blind users. The plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require Spigen to make its website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by him and other class members.

About the defendant

Spigen.com provides consumers with access to an array of goods and services, including protective phone cases, screen protectors, chargers, bags, and car accessories for online purchase.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

  • Spigen.com is inaccessible to blind and visually-impaired persons due to significant access barriers.
  • Plaintiff was denied the ability to independently navigate and complete a purchase on Spigen.com.
  • Defendant failed to implement necessary accessibility features on its website.

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.

  • A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • A declaration that Defendant discriminates against the blind and fails to provide access as required by the ADA.
  • Compensatory damages in an amount to be determined at trial.

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