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Livingston Bennett v. Petsnowy

Filed

Case details

Standards cited
WCAG 2.2

Summary

According to the complaint, LIVINGSTON BENNETT, a visually impaired individual, is suing Petsnowy for failing to make its website accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Bennett alleges that the website, https://petsnowy.com, contains significant barriers that prevent blind and visually impaired users from independently navigating and completing transactions. The complaint cites various accessibility issues, including inadequate focus order and lack of alternative text for images. Bennett seeks a permanent injunction to require Petsnowy 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 issues.

About the defendant

Provides consumers access to a wide array of smart pet care products, including automatic litter boxes, air purifiers, water fountains, pet dryers, smart feeders, and accessories.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

  • Website is inaccessible to 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 Defendant from violating the ADA
  • Injunction requiring Defendant to make the Website compliant with the ADA
  • Declaration that the Website discriminates against visually impaired individuals
  • Class action certification
  • 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 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.