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Phyllis Hampton v. Steele-weddle Running Centre Inc

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Case details

Summary

According to the complaint, Phyllis Hampton, a visually impaired individual, is suing Steele-Weddle Running Centre Inc for failing to make their website, Athleticannex.com, accessible to blind users. Hampton alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent her and others with visual impairments from completing transactions and accessing the goods and services offered. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make necessary changes to the website, as well as compensatory damages for the discrimination faced by Hampton and the class members.

About the defendant

Athleticannex.com provides consumers with access to an array of goods and services, including athletic footwear for men and women, performance apparel, socks, and accessories, allowing users to purchase these items online.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

  • Defendant's website is not accessible to blind and visually impaired persons
  • Plaintiff was denied the ability to complete a purchase on Athleticannex.com due to accessibility barriers
  • Defendant failed to make reasonable modifications to its website to accommodate individuals with disabilities

Legal claims

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

  • Violation of 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181 et seq. – Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Declaratory Relief
  • Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

What the plaintiff asks for

What the plaintiff wants the court to order.

  • A preliminary and permanent injunction to prohibit Defendant from violating the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • An order requiring Defendant to make its website accessible to blind individuals
  • Payment of nominal damages
  • Compensatory damages in an amount to be determined at trial

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 Athleticannex.com and as a result have been denied access to the enjoyment of goods and services offered by Athleticannex.com, during the relevant statutory period