Kenneth Henderson v. Redbubble Inc.

Summary

According to the complaint, Kenneth Henderson, a visually impaired individual, is suing Redbubble Inc. for failing to make its website accessible to blind users, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Henderson alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent him and others from completing transactions independently. Specific issues include a lack of alternative text for images, unclear navigation, and reliance on mouse-only interactions. Henderson seeks a permanent injunction to require Redbubble to make its website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case is filed as a class action on behalf of all legally blind individuals in the U.S. who have faced similar barriers.

About the defendant

Provides a platform for consumers to purchase a wide array of goods and services, including art prints, clothing, stickers, home decor, and accessories designed by independent artists.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
• Denial of equal access to goods and services offered on the Website
• Failure to implement necessary accessibility features

Legal claims

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

• Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the ADA
• Injunction requiring Defendant to make the Website compliant with the ADA
• Declaration of discrimination against visually impaired individuals
• Class action certification
• Pre- and post-judgment interest
• Award of costs and expenses including attorney fees

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.