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Kevin Orcel v. Altman Luggage Co., LLC

Filed

Case details

Standards cited
WCAG 2.1

Summary

According to the complaint, Plaintiff Kevin Orcel, a visually-impaired individual, is suing Altman Luggage Co., LLC for failing to make its website, www.altmanluggage.com, accessible to blind users. The plaintiff alleges that he encountered numerous barriers while attempting to access the website to purchase luggage, specifically the Travelpro Maxlite. These barriers included missing alt-text, broken links, and improperly formatted elements that hindered his ability to navigate the site using screen-reading software. The plaintiff claims this constitutes a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible, along with other forms of relief.

About the defendant

Retailer specializing in luggage, travel bags, and accessories, offering products from premium brands, including carry-ons, checked suitcases, and business travel gear.

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 that denied him full access to the website.
  • 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.
  • Payment of nominal damages.
  • Pre- and post-judgment interest.
  • Award of costs and expenses of this action together with reasonable attorneys’ and expert 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 Defendant’s Website and as a result have been denied access to the equal enjoyment of goods and services, during the relevant statutory period.