Livingston Bennett v. Corsair Memory, Inc.

Summary

According to the complaint, LIVINGSTON BENNETT, a visually impaired individual, is suing Corsair Memory, Inc. for failing to make its website, https://drop.com, accessible to blind and visually impaired users. Bennett alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent him from completing transactions independently, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Specific issues include a lack of alternative text for images and navigation menus that are not accessible via keyboard. Bennett seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for himself and other class members who have faced similar discrimination.

About the defendant

Provides an online platform for consumers to purchase electronics and computer accessories, including mechanical keyboards, headphones, audio equipment, and desk accessories.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
• Failure to provide alternative text for images
• Navigation menus are not keyboard accessible
• Transactions require mouse usage, excluding visually impaired users

Legal claims

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

• Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Declaratory Relief

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

• Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the Website accessible
• Compensatory damages for Class Members
• Certification of this case as a class action

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.