Raymond T. Mahlberg v. Purple Innovation, LLC
Filed
Case details
- Defendant’s website
- Standards cited
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1
Summary
According to the complaint, Plaintiff Raymond T. Mahlberg, a visually impaired individual, is suing Purple Innovation, LLC for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint alleges that the Defendant's website, https://www.purple.com/, is not accessible to blind users, preventing them from fully utilizing its services and products. Key barriers include issues with screen reader compatibility and lack of proper labeling for images and pricing. Plaintiff seeks a permanent injunction to require the Defendant to make necessary changes to the website to ensure accessibility, along with attorney's fees and costs.
About the defendant
Defendant sells mattresses, pillows, and bedding through its physical stores and online platform.
What the complaint says
The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.
- Defendant's website is not fully accessible to blind or visually impaired consumers.
- Plaintiff encountered multiple access barriers on the website that impede the use of screen reader software.
- Defendant's website fails to provide effective communication for individuals with disabilities.
Legal claims
The laws the plaintiff says the defendant broke, called causes of action.
- Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act
What the plaintiff asks for
What the plaintiff wants the court to order.
- Permanent injunction requiring Defendant to make the website accessible to visually impaired users.
- Declaratory judgment that the website violates the ADA.
- Award of attorney’s fees and costs.