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Howard Wilson v. T & M Jewelry, Inc.

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Case details

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Howard Wilson, a visually impaired individual, is suing T & M Jewelry, Inc. for failing to make its website, www.thecastlejewelry.com, accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Wilson alleges that he encountered multiple barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase a Horseshoe Ring, which prevented him from enjoying the same shopping experience as sighted individuals. The complaint cites specific access issues such as missing alt-text and broken links, which hindered his ability to navigate the site. Wilson seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to comply with accessibility standards and to ensure that the website is usable for blind individuals. He also requests class certification for all legally blind individuals who have faced similar issues.

About the defendant

Offers fine jewelry, estate jewelry, and unique statement pieces, including rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches, with features for online shopping and product updates.

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 access to the website's goods and services.
  • Defendant failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 guidelines.

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.

  • Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make its website accessible to blind individuals.
  • Certification of the Class under Fed. R. Civ. P. 23.
  • Payment of nominal damages.

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.