Sumaya Hussein v. Made By Mary, LLC

Summary

According to the complaint, plaintiff Sumaya Hussein, a visually impaired individual, is suing Made By Mary, LLC for failing to make its website, https://madebymary.com, accessible to blind users. Hussein alleges that the website contains significant barriers that prevent her and others from completing transactions independently. The complaint cites violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) due to the lack of features necessary for accessibility, such as proper alt-text and keyboard navigation. Hussein seeks a permanent injunction to require the defendant to make the website accessible and compensatory damages for the class of visually impaired individuals affected by these barriers.

About the defendant

Provides consumers access to an array of goods and services, including the ability to purchase a selection of necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, and accessories.

What the complaint says

The problems the plaintiff describes with the website.

• Website is inaccessible to visually impaired individuals
• Failure to provide reasonable modifications for accessibility
• Denial of full and equal access to goods and services offered on the Website

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.