Martrell Desamonta Booker v. Seisuke Knife Inc.

Summary

According to the complaint, MARTRELL DESAMONTA BOOKER, a visually impaired individual, is suing Seisuke Knife Inc. for failing to make its website accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Booker alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent blind and visually impaired individuals from independently accessing and purchasing products. The complaint cites various accessibility issues, including inadequate labeling and reliance on mouse navigation, which hinder the ability of visually impaired users to complete transactions. Booker seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by him and other class members.

About the defendant

Provides consumers access to an array of goods and services, including the ability to purchase a wide selection of premium Japanese knives and culinary tools, including chef’s knives, sushi knives, utility knives, and sharpening 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 purchases
• Defendant failed to implement necessary accessibility features

Legal claims

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

• Violation 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 Defendant discriminates against the visually impaired
• Order certifying this case as a class action
• 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.