James Watson v. Tweeds Suit Shop, LLC
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
- Standards cited
- WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA Guidelines
Summary
According to the complaint, Plaintiff James Watson alleges that Tweeds Suit Shop, LLC operates a website that is not accessible to visually impaired individuals, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Watson, who is legally blind, claims he was unable to use the website with his JAWS screen reader software due to various accessibility barriers. He seeks injunctive relief to compel the defendant to make the website accessible and to recover attorney's fees. The complaint cites specific guidelines from the WCAG 2.1 that the website fails to meet, highlighting issues such as inaccessible content and lack of proper error identification.
About the defendant
A luxury custom clothier specializing in custom-made menswear, including suits, tuxedos, dress shirts, sport coats, and overcoats, with services for tailoring and gift cards.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- Defendant's website is not fully accessible to visually impaired consumers.
- Plaintiff was unable to access the website using JAWS screen reader software due to multiple accessibility barriers.
- Defendant has failed to comply with WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA Guidelines.
Legal claims
The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.
- Violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
What the plaintiff asks for
What the plaintiff wants the court to order.
- Declaratory Judgment that the website violates the ADA
- Order to alter the website for accessibility
- Evaluation and neutralization of policies towards persons with disabilities
- Continual updates to maintain website accessibility
- Award of attorney’s fees, costs, and litigation expenses