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Howard Wilson v. Buck Knives, Inc.

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Case details

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Howard Wilson, a visually impaired individual, alleges that Buck Knives, Inc. has failed to make its website, www.buckknives.com, accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Wilson claims he encountered multiple barriers while attempting to purchase an 838 Deploy Auto Knife, which prevented him from accessing the website's goods and services. The complaint cites specific access issues, including missing alt-text and broken links, which hinder the use of screen-reading software. Wilson seeks a permanent injunction requiring Buck Knives to comply with ADA standards and make its website accessible to visually impaired consumers.

About the defendant

Offers products and services for online sale, including knives and outdoor tools, with features for browsing items, accessing navigation, and inquiring about pricing.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

  • Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
  • Plaintiff encountered barriers preventing full use of the website.
  • Defendant has failed to comply with the ADA's accessibility requirements.

Legal claims

The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.

  • Violations of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12182 et seq.
  • Declaratory Relief

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

  • A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA.
  • An order requiring Defendant to make its website fully compliant with the ADA.
  • A declaration that Defendant’s website discriminates against blind individuals.

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 Defendant’s Website and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services, during the relevant statutory period.