Kenneth Potrykus v. Victorinox Swiss Army, Inc.
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
- Standards cited
- WCAG 2.2
Summary
According to the complaint, Kenneth Potrykus, a visually impaired individual, is suing Victorinox Swiss Army, Inc. for failing to make its website accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Potrykus alleges that the website, https://www.victorinox.com, contains significant barriers that prevent blind and visually impaired users from independently navigating and completing transactions. He claims that these barriers include inaccessible navigation menus and lack of proper alternative text for images. Potrykus seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced. The case is filed as a class action on behalf of all legally blind individuals who have faced similar issues.
About the defendant
Provides a wide array of goods and services including Swiss Army knives, multi-tools, kitchen knives, cutlery, travel gear, and watches.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- Website is inaccessible to blind and visually impaired individuals
- Access barriers prevent independent navigation and transactions
- Defendant failed 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 violations of the ADA
- Injunction requiring compliance with ADA accessibility standards
- Declaration of discrimination against visually impaired individuals
- Class action certification
- Pre- and post-judgment interest
- Award of costs and 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.